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1957 Map of Luther

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Luther
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Manistee National Forest and Pere Marquette State Forest dominate this mid-century landscape, preserving a heavily wooded portion of Lake and Wexford counties. The village of Luther serves as the primary hub, situated near Ahmikwam Lake and Rockwell Lake. The survey detail reveals a rural network of family-named landmarks and community centers such as Clay Hill Ch, Edgett Ch, and the Barker Cem.

The presence of the Kellogg Lookout Tower underscores the region's focus on forest management and fire prevention during the 1950s. While small settlements like Hoxeyville and Bristol anchor the northern and central sections, the map also captures signs of change, such as the Harman Sch (Abandoned) in Burdell. Significant water features, including the Manistee River and the southern reaches of Lake Mitchell, define the hydrological character of this timberland region.