1985 Map of Sharon

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The Manistee River winds through the heart of this mid-1980s landscape, serving as a focal point for the recreational and industrial character of Kalkaska County. Much of the terrain is dominated by the Pere Marquette State Forest, where the river's path is joined by tributaries like Willow Creek and Pierson Creek. A distinct industrial presence is noted in the southern portion of the quadrangle with the Cannon Creek Gas Field, while a Gravel Pit further indicates local resource extraction. Evidence of earlier transportation networks persists via the Old RR Grade cutting through the forest, suggesting the area's history of logging and rail transit. Significant wetlands including O'Neil Swamp and Devil Creek Swamp illustrate the low-lying, water-rich environment that defines the boundary between Orange and Garfield townships.