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1956 Map of Kalkaska

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Kalkaska
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The village of Kalkaska serves as the central hub of this mid-century survey, situated at the junction of the Pennsylvania Railroad and the branching waters of the Boardman River. The landscape is defined by the extensive Au Sable State Forest, which encompasses a complex network of wetlands and small lakes like Bear Lake Swamp and the Twenty-eight Lakes cluster. The transition of the region's economy is visible in the network of secondary roads and an Old Railroad Grade that cuts through the eastern townships of Oliver and Excelsior.

Rural life in the 1950s is documented through numerous local landmarks, including the Evergreen Ch, Excelsior Ch, and the now-abandoned Maple Grove Sch. Smaller settlements and corners like Lodi, Sigma, and Smithville provide essential points of reference for genealogists. The terrain is largely dominated by glacial features, from the heights of Giddings Hill to the various lakes such as Lake Placid and North Selkirk Lake.