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1959 Map of Ludington

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Ludington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Lake Michigan shoreline dominates this mid-century survey, from the dunes of Ludington State Park south toward Pentwater. The industrial and maritime character of Ludington is clearly visible, showing the Waterworks Intake, the harbor at Pere Marquette Lake, and the complex network of Salt Wells scattered across the landscape. Transportation is anchored by the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad corridor, which links the lakefront to the inland agricultural community of Scottville.

Beyond the urban centers, the map reveals a rural landscape defined by township boundaries like Hamlin and Summit, dotted with localized landmarks such as French Cem and Victory Ch. The natural drainage of the Pere Marquette River and the North Branch Pentwater River winds through the topography, connecting numerous inland waters like Bass Lake and Hackert Lake. Cultural footprints are preserved through small schools and churches, including St Stanislaus Sch and the South Summit Sch.