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2012 Map of Parkdale

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Lake Michigan defines the western edge of this 2012 coastal survey, where the shoreline transition from Portage Point down to the mouth of the Manistee River reveals a landscape of maritime navigation and recreational development. The northern reaches show the historic connection between the great lake and Portage Lake at Williamsport, marked by the North Pier Light and South Pier Light. Moving south, the terrain opens into a series of smaller inland water bodies like Bar Lake and Indian Springs, which are bordered by established camping destinations such as Orchard Beach State Park Campground.

The settlement of Parkdale sits as a central hub near the sprawling wetlands of Manistee Lake, where Peters Bayou and Highpoint Bayou form a complex riparian network. This era reflects a balance of transportation and nature, with the Manistee County-Blacker Airport situated just east of the river valley. The map documents a dense grid of local roads, including Portage Point Dr and Bar Lake Rd, that provide access to the seasonal residences and quiet inlets characteristic of this stretch of Michigan’s western coast.