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1985 Map of Kalkaska

Name: 1985 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 Kalkaska town center serves as the primary hub on this mid-1980s provisional survey, showing a concentrated grid of streets and infrastructure adjacent to the Boardman River. The landscape is defined by the heavy presence of the Pere Marquette State Forest, which covers much of the northwestern terrain, punctuated by numerous glacial lakes such as Smith Lake and Milk Lake. Transportation and utility corridors are clearly marked, including a landing strip north of town and several pipelines that cut across the county lines of Boardman and Orange townships.

Rural life is visible through small settlements like Crofton and Lodi, and local industry is represented by several sand pits and gravel pits. Water management is an evident priority, with sewage lagoons and a road on levee near the North Branch of the river. The map also captures local recreational and community spaces, from the golf course and private campground to a local cemetery and radio facility.