1958 Map of Manistee

About this map

Manistee Lake and the busy shoreline of Lake Michigan define this mid-century portrait of coastal industry and recreation. At the mouth of the Manistee River, the settlements of Manistee and East Lake anchor a region shaped by salt production and timber legacies, evidenced by numerous Salt Wells and the Shingle Mill Lake to the south. The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad threads through Filer City and Stronach, connecting the lakefront hubs to the interior. Further south, the expansive waters of Hamlin Lake and the reaches of Ludington State Park near Big Sable Point show a landscape transitioning from resource extraction to protected natural space. Genealogists will find significant local detail in the many rural landmarks, including the Old Indian Cem, several country schools like Ayres Sch, and churches such as Sacred Heart Ch and Trinity Ch.