1959 Map of Montague

About this map

The twin cities of Montague and Whitehall anchor this Lake Michigan coastal landscape, situated where the White River flows into the expansive White Lake. During the late 1950s, the region supported a dense network of rural infrastructure, including numerous family-named schools such as Conklin Sch, McMillan Sch, and the Laketon Schools. The shoreline transitions from the dunes near Sylvan Beach and Wabaningo to the inland waters of Duck Lake and Muskrat Lake. A distinct transportation corridor is formed by the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, which parallels the coast and serves the industrial and residential hubs of South Whitehall and Berry Junction. Significant public lands like the Manistee National Forest and Muskegon State Park mark the preservation of the lakefront, while smaller landmarks like Sadony Bayou and Indian Point highlight the irregular geography of the river mouth.