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1956 Map of Frankfort

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Frankfort
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Crystal Lake and the rugged coastline of Lake Michigan dominate this mid-century portrait of Benzie County. The city of Frankfort and neighboring Elberta sit at the mouth of the Betsie River, where the North Breakwater Lighthouse and Point Betsie light mark critical navigational points for Great Lakes shipping. The landscape is dotted with several rural educational sites, many already marked as historical relics, such as Lincoln Sch and Joy Sch.

The agricultural and timber character of the era is evident in the sprawling Fife Lake State Forest and the numerous small townships, including Joyfield and Homestead. Transport infrastructure of the period is highlighted by the Ann Arbor railroad line and the Frankfort Landing Field. For genealogists, the map provides precise locations for local burial grounds like Champion Hill Cem and Gilmore Cem, alongside landmarks such as Lighthouse Tabernacle and the Town Hall.