1955 Map of Cheboygan

About this map

Straits of Mackinac serve as the focal point of this regional study, connecting the expansive waters of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. The landscape is defined by its maritime geography, featuring a dense network of islands including Beaver Island, Bois Blanc Island, and Mackinac Island. On the mainland, the map reveals a well-established transportation corridor along US Highway 31 and the Pennsylvania RR, linking coastal settlements like Petoskey and Charlevoix with the interior. The vast extent of the Mackinaw State Forest dominates the northern Lower Peninsula, while the northern reaches include the Hiawatha National Forest and the isolated Drummond Island. Cultural footprints range from the established streets of Cheboygan to smaller settlements such as Peshawbestown and Cross Village, illustrating the diverse residential patterns of the mid-20th century.