1967 Map of Mount Forest

About this map

The boundary between Arenac and Bay counties bisects this landscape of agricultural drainage and timbered stretches during the late 1960s. Small rural communities and crossroads such as Stevenson, Bentley, and Johnsfield anchor the northern sections, while the southern portion features the Mount Forest Oil Field and the settlement of Mount Forest. An Old Railroad Grade cuts through the terrain, tracing a legacy of earlier industrial transport across the numerous drain systems like Saganing Drain and Budd Drain. Local landmarks including the Bethlehem Ch and a Townhall near Johnsfield provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians. The map also captures the complex hydrology of the area, defined by the winding paths of the Middle Branch Pine River and White Feather Creek.