1986 Map of Deadmans Hill

About this map

Mackinaw State Forest dominates this northern Michigan landscape, where the high point of Deadmans Hill provides a vantage over the winding Jordan River valley. The map documents a rural transition as of the mid-1980s, marked by the presence of a Dismantled RR and an Old RR Gr, traces of former timber or industrial transport. Near the river's path, the Jordan River National Fish Hatchery stands as a significant facility within the valley floor. To the south, the edge of Elmira and a lone Cem reflect the sparse human settlement amidst a network of creeks like Warner Creek and Eaton Creek. This survey captures a region balancing conservation and utility, evidenced by the Scenic Overlook and Roadside Park alongside active infrastructure like a Landing Strip and Gravel Pit.