1956 Map of Frankfort

About this map

Crystal Lake and the coastal bluffs of Lake Michigan anchor this mid-century portrait of Benzie County. The maritime heritage of the region is evident at Lighthouse Point Betsie and the North Breakwater Lighthouse, marking the entrance to the Frankfort harbor. This era shows a landscape in transition, where the Ann Arbor Railroad skirts the southern shores of the inland lakes and serves the growing village of Beulah. A significant number of rural landmarks are noted as inactive during this period, including the Lincoln Sch (Abandoned), Holmes Sch (Abandoned), and Herring Lake Sch (Abandoned), suggesting a consolidation of local education. The map also details the early layout of the Frankfort Landing Field and the spiritual hubs of the community at Gilmore Ch and Union Chapel.