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2012 Map of Onekama

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Onekama
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Portage Lake dominates the northern landscape of this coastal Michigan region, surrounded by a ring of small communities including Onekama, Red Park, and Wic-a-te-wah. The topography transitions from the lakeside bluffs at Eagle Point and North Point toward the fertile river valley to the south. Central to the area is the Manistee County Fairgrounds, reflecting a long-standing local community hub north of Onekama Junction.

The southern portion of the map is defined by the winding course of the Manistee River, where numerous bayous such as Claybank Bayou, Borski Bayou, and Jenkins Bayou create a complex wetland environment. Evidence of rural community life is scattered throughout, from the Kenny School and Borski School to several historic burial grounds like Browntown Cem and the Norwalk Lutheran Cem. The presence of the Manistee County-Blacker Airport near the southwest corner highlights the area's role as a regional transit point.