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1951 Map of Johannesburg
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1951 Map of Johannesburg

USGS Topo · Published 1951

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The timber and resort landscape of Otsego County is centered on Johannesburg, where the Charlton Town Hall and Church and Full Gospel Church anchor the small community. This mid-century survey reveals a transition from a primary resource economy to a seasonal recreation hub, indicated by the presence of Echo Valley Resort on the shores of Johannesburg Lake. Much of the southern and central terrain is preserved within the Pigeon River State Forest, a geography defined by glacial kettle lakes like Big Bear Lake and the Traverse Lakes. Transportation is dominated by logging routes and local tracks such as Old State Road 618 and Beach Drive. Genealogists will find the Johannesburg Cemetery clearly marked, along with family-named landmarks like Allen Park and several private airfields, reflecting the post-war aviation boom in rural Michigan.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1951
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.04 x 27.36 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain