1957 Map of Copemish

About this map

The Betsie River and Manistee River define the hydrography of this northern Michigan landscape, where the Ann Arbor RR cuts through a region transitioning from active rural industry to protected public lands. Along the western edge, the Fife Lake State Forest and Manistee National Forest dominate the terrain, yet the map preserves traces of an earlier social fabric through landmarks like the Oak Grove Sch (Abandoned) and the Red Bridge Lookout Tower. Significant hydroelectric development is evident in the southern reaches, where the Hodenpyl Dam and Tippy Dam create expansive ponds that alter the river's natural course.