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1983 Map of Jennings

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Jennings
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Jennings serves as the focal point of this northern Michigan landscape, positioned within the Pere Marquette State Forest near the Wexford and Missaukee county line. The settlement's history is anchored by the Old Jennings Cem and New Jennings Cem, reflecting the community's longevity in this timber-rich region. The Lake City Railway cuts through the western portion of the quadrangle, illustrating the industrial transport network required for the area's resource extraction and commerce during the early 1980s.

Water dominates the terrain, with large bodies like Crooked Lake and Sapphire Lake providing distinct landmarks. Smaller, uniquely named features such as Mud Lake, Dyer Lake, and Crimmins Lake are scattered across the forest, often connected by the winding Clam River and Gunnerson Creek. These features, along with recreational points like the Whitlock Lake Campground, highlight a landscape defined by its glacial lakes and the managed woodland of the surrounding state forest.