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1950 Map of Johannesburg

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Johannesburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Johannesburg serves as the focal point for this northern Michigan survey, situated within the varied terrain of the Pigeon River State Forest. The settlement features community landmarks like the Full Gospel Church and the Charlton Town Hall and Church, alongside the Johannesburg Cemetery. The landscape is defined by a high density of glacial kettle lakes, including the sprawling Big Bear Lake and Little Bear Lake to the east, and the cluster of Traverse Lakes to the north.

Evidence of local recreation and agriculture is visible through the Echo Valley Resort and Hill Side Farm, while aviation is represented by multiple private airfields and Briley Airfield. Transportation routes such as Old State Road 618 and Beach Drive navigate through the woodlands, connecting these remote waters to the larger Charlton township area. The presence of Ruins and the West Branch Big Creek drainage suggests a landscape shaped by both timber history and seasonal tourism.