1982 Map of Onekama

About this map

Portage Lake dominates the northwest corner of this Michigan landscape, serving as the focal point for the settlement of Onekama. The 1980s terrain illustrates a transition from the lakeside resort and residential areas of Red Park and Wic-a-te-wah to the dense woodland of the Manistee National Forest. To the south, the Manistee River meanders through the Manistee State Game Area, creating a complex network of wetlands and bayous including Browns Bayou and Borski Bayou. The local infrastructure is defined by the Chesapeake and Ohio rail line and a grid of rural roads like Coates Highway. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several local burial grounds, such as St Joseph Cem Onekama Cem and the Miller Cem, alongside rural landmarks like the Norwalk Ch and various small settlements including Norwalk and Browntown.