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1953 Map of Pickford

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Pickford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Michigan Meridian serves as a primary north-south axis through this Upper Peninsula landscape, where the town of Pickford serves as a central hub near the border of Mackinac and Chippewa counties. The agricultural and forested terrain is defined by the winding course of the Munuscong River and its various tributaries, including the East Branch and Little School Creek. The map documents a transition from the structured blocks of the town center—complete with its High School and nearby Pickford Community Park—to the expansive woodlands of the Munuscong State Forest.

Smaller rural nodes like Stirlingville, Kelden, and Demoreux appear as small clusters or crossroads, often situated near water or along the primary roads. Local history is anchored by sites such as Bethel Cem and St Mathias Ch, while the shoreline of Munuscong Lake at the eastern edge features a Lookout Tower and Campgrounds, indicating the area's role in both regional forestry and recreation during the mid-20th century.