2019 Map of Elberta

About this map

Elberta and Frankfort sit at the northern edge of this coastal landscape, separated by the waters of Betsie Lake where the Betsie River meets Lake Michigan. The region is defined by its dramatic shoreline and significant elevation changes, notably at Inspiration Point and the Arcadia Dunes area near the Benzie and Manistee county line. Moving inland, the landscape transitions from open dunes and coastal bluffs to a series of freshwater bodies, including Lower Herring Lake and Upper Herring Lake. Local history and genealogy are anchored by sites such as the Gilmore Township Cem and Blaine Cem, while the Betsie Valley State Trail follows a former rail corridor through the river valley. The map also documents aviation and local transport hubs like Frankfort Dow Memorial Field and the settlement of Watervale further south along the coast.