1976 Map of Onekama SE

About this map

Manistee River meanders heavily through the southern portion of this 1976 orthophotograph, showcasing the intricate Oxbow formations and dense riparian vegetation of the corridor. Unlike a traditional topographic map, this aerial survey provides a direct visual record of the land use patterns during the mid-1970s, revealing the interplay between expansive agricultural plots and the woodlots of rural Michigan. The settlement at Kaleva is clearly defined in the upper right, while the grid-like residential pattern of Brethren appears to the southeast. Near the western edge, the community of Chief Lake sits adjacent to its namesake water body, offering a clear view of the rural homesteads and farm roads that connected these communities before significant modern development altered the local landscape.