2012 Map of Manistee

About this map

Industrial enterprise and coastal geography define the shoreline of Lake Michigan south of the Manistee River. This 2012 survey illustrates the concentration of salt and chemical production along Manistee Lake, including the Morton Salt Company, Hardy Salt Company, and Martin Marietta Chemicals. These facilities, alongside the Manistee Drop Forge Corporation and Packaging Corporation of America, highlight the area's enduring reliance on heavy industry and waterfront access. To the south, the landscape transitions into recreation and residential spaces, featuring the Manistee National Golf and Resort and small inland waters like King Lake and Shingle Mill Lake. Genealogists will find interest in the documented burial grounds of Mount Carmel Cem, Trinity Cem, and Long Lake Cem, which serve the communities of Oak Hill, Filer City, and Stronach. The map also captures local landmarks such as the Century Boat Company and the winding course of the Little Manistee River as it meets the larger lake.