2014 Map of Onekama

About this map

Portage Lake dominates the northern landscape of this region, serving as the focal point for the village of Onekama. The 2014 survey reveals a transition from the established shoreline communities like Red Park and Wic-a-te-wah to the dense woodland of the Manistee National Forest in the south. The area is defined by its water-rich geography, featuring the winding Manistee River and numerous bayous such as Browns Bayou and Jenkins Bayou. Historically significant landmarks include Onekama Junction and several local burial grounds like Saint Joseph Cem and Norwalk Lutheran Cem. The presence of the Manistee County-Blacker Airport in the southwest corner marks the modern infrastructure serving this corner of the Lower Peninsula, while smaller settlements like Douglas and Norwalk maintain the rural character of the interior.