1957 Map of Elk Rapids

About this map

The northern reaches of the Antrim County lake chain dominate this survey, centered on the narrow isthmus where Elk Lake empties into Grand Traverse Bay via the short Elk River. The village of Elk Rapids serves as the primary hub for this aquatic network, while the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad tracks trace a path through the southern timberlands and fruit-growing districts. The map documents the rural infrastructure of the mid-1950s, including the South Milton Community Hall and the South Milton Cem. To the east, the sprawling waters of Torch Lake and Lake Skegemog are bounded by the Au Sable State Forest and the Kalkaska State Forest. Notable local landmarks like the Lighthouse at Old Mission Point and the Clearwater Chapel near Rapid City provide specific points of interest for local history researchers.