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2019 Map of Elmira

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Elmira
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Elmira stands at the convergence of three Northern Michigan counties—Otsego, Antrim, and Charlevoix—forming a rural landscape defined by glacial topography and numerous small water bodies. The settlement itself is centered near the intersection of M-32 and Webster Rd, serving as a gateway to the surrounding woodlands and wetlands. This 2019 survey documents a series of distinct lakes concentrated in the eastern half of the quadrangle, including Lake Twentyseven, Pettifor Lake, and the interestingly named Porcupine Lakes.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several important landmarks for family research, such as Saint Thomas Cem near the town center, Hallock Cem to the east, and Hayes Cem situated further south. The hydrography is characterized by the headwaters of the S Br Boyne River and a scattering of glacial kettle lakes like Martin Lake and Green Lake, many of which are reached today by a network of local routes including Thumm Rd and Parmater Rd.