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1983 Map of Platte River

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Platte River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Platte River winds through the heart of Benzie County, anchoring a landscape defined by the Pere Marquette State Forest and a series of kettle lakes. In the early 1980s, this area of Northern Michigan balanced conservation and local industry, featuring the State Fish Hatchery and several rural centers like Almira. The presence of Almira Ch and Almira Cem marks the historical core of the township, while smaller settlements like Allyn and recreational spots such as Camp Chenaniah and Lake Ann Camp indicate the region's longstanding appeal for seasonal residency and youth camps.

Water resources are central to the map's character, showing numerous named bodies such as Upper Woodcock Lake, Lower Woodcock Lake, and Lake Louise. Infrastructure like the Sewage Lagoon and Pollution Control Pond near the river provides a glimpse into mid-century environmental management efforts. A network of rural routes, including Fowler Road and Thompsonville Road, connects these scattered water bodies and forest lands.