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2011 Map of Ellsworth

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Ellsworth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Ellsworth serves as a primary hub for this section of Charlevoix County, situated where the Intermediate River flows into Saint Clair Lake. The settlement patterns here are defined by the glacial waterways, with the Ellsworth Post Office anchoring the village center near Ellsworth Lake and Wilson Lake. To the east, the sprawling waters of Lake Charlevoix dominate the landscape, featuring the distinct peninsula of Holy Island and the protected waters of Dutchmans Bay.

This 2011 survey captures a landscape balanced between residential life and recreational industry, evidenced by the Swan Valley Marina and Four Seasons Marina along the shoreline. For genealogists and local historians, several landmarks provide vital links to the past, including Lakeside Cemetery, Sunset Hill Cemetery, and Jones Cemetery. The complex network of creeks like Saint Clair Creek, Monroe Creek, and Lyman Creek illustrates the intricate drainage patterns that have historically influenced road placement and property boundaries in this part of Michigan.