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1983 Map of Karlin

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

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Green Lake and the northern reaches of the Pere Marquette State Forest dominate this early 1980s landscape at the junction of Benzie and Grand Traverse Counties. The settlement of Karlin serves as a central point for a grid of rural roads, including Karlin Road and Nessen Road, which navigate around prominent terrain like the Twin Mountains. Local heritage is preserved in the locations of the De Lorne Cem and Holy Family Cem, while the Grant Ch marks a focal point for the surrounding Grant township community.

The region's geography is defined by its water and woods, from Duck Lake and the recreational grounds of Interlochen State Park in the north to the Little Betsie River winding through the southwestern corner. Evidence of former transportation networks remains visible through the Old RR Grade south of Pavlovic Corner. This survey, produced by the U.S. Geological Survey in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, details a transitional period of rural Michigan as traditional landmarks like the Green Lake Landing Strip stand alongside established forest preserves.