2014 Map of Platte River

About this map

Platte River winds through this section of Benzie County, anchoring a landscape defined by glacial lakes and a complex network of rural roads. The topography is marked by significant water bodies including Pigeon Lake in the northwest and the twin basins of Upper Woodcock Lake and Lower Woodcock Lake to the east. The human footprint is visible in the distribution of local landmarks such as Almira Cem and Brundage Cem, while transportation history is preserved through named crossings like Haze Bridge and Case Bridge. The presence of the Lake Ann Airway Estates Airport suggests a specialized pattern of modern residential development centered on aviation. This 2014 survey documents a transition between preserved natural spaces like Memorial Park and the established rural homesteads along Maple City Hwy and Steam Hauler Rd, reflecting the enduring character of northern Michigan's inland township geography.