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1983 Map of Dighton

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Dighton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Dighton stands as the primary settlement in this 1980s landscape of the Michigan northwoods, where glacial topography has created a dense network of kettle lakes and wetlands. The rural character of Osceola County is defined by its small community hubs, including the hamlet of Ina and the civic presence of the Townhall in Highland township. Social and family history is preserved at local landmarks like the Highland Ch and Free Methodist Ch, alongside the Highland Cem and Maple Valley Cem.

The southern portion of the map is dominated by the Pere Marquette State Forest, a region rich with recreational water bodies such as Hicks Lake, Sunrise Lake, and Rose Lake. The Middle Branch River meanders through the eastern section, part of a drainage system that includes Crocker Creek and Beebe Creek. This period in the early 1980s shows the area as a well-established destination for outdoor enthusiasts, evidenced by the Sunrise Lake Campground and numerous public access points.