1957 Map of Maple City

About this map

The Lake Michigan shoreline at Pyramid Point and Sleeping Bear Bay defines this mid-century portrait of Leelanau County's western reach. Centered on Maple City, the landscape is a patchwork of glacial lakes and pioneer-era traces. Local history is deeply etched into the township lines of Cleveland and Kasson, where numerous rural burial grounds like Kiley Cem and Cleveland Cem reflect early family homesteads. The map captures a moment when traditional lake life at Vacation Valley Camp and Camp Kohahna coexisted with the agricultural rhythms of the interior. Notable cultural landmarks include the North Unity Sch (Abandoned) and the Leelanau Schools near Glen Arbor. To the south, the expansive Fife Lake State Forest dominates the terrain, punctuated by family-named water bodies such as Gerry Lake and Holden Lake, alongside the specialized Empire Landing Field.