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2017 Map of Elberta

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Elberta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The coastal landscapes of Lake Michigan define this 2017 survey, spanning from the harbor at Frankfort south toward the dunes of Arcadia. The northern extent is anchored by Betsie Lake and the village of Elberta, where the Betsie Valley State Trail follows the former rail corridor along the Betsie River marshes. This modern topographical record shows a transition from the structured street grids of these port towns to the rural tracts and orchards that characterize the interior of Benzie County.

Moving south along the shoreline, the map details significant inland water bodies including Lower Herring Lake and Upper Herring Lake, with the small community of Watervale situated near the lake outlet. For family historians, the sheet identifies the Gilmore Township Cem and Blaine Cem, providing precise locations for these local landmarks. The southern portion is dominated by the elevations of Arcadia Dunes and the prominent overlook at Inspiration Point, marking the border between Benzie and Manistee Counties.