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1987 Map of Crystal Valley

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Crystal Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Crystal Valley serves as a primary settlement hub in this Michigan landscape, situated where Crystal Creek and Cleveland Creek converge. The terrain is defined by the dense woodlands of the Manistee National Forest, which covers a significant portion of the quadrangle across both Mason and Oceana counties. A distinctive network of historical transport is visible through the Old RR Grade that winds through the forest, marking the legacy of the region's earlier timber industry.

Water is a dominant feature of the area, with the North Branch Pentwater River flowing through the center and the Big South Branch Pere Marquette River cutting across the northeastern corner. Numerous small lakes, such as Pleiness Lake, Eden Lake, and Woodruff Lake, are scattered throughout the glacial topography. Small-scale industry and community infrastructure are noted by a Gravel Pit near the forest boundary and a rural Cem located west of the Fern settlement.