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1987 Map of Tallman

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Tallman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Tallman and Walhalla anchor the northwestern portion of this Mason County landscape, situated within the sprawling boundaries of the Manistee National Forest. The geography is defined by an intricate network of glacial lakes and wetlands, including clusters such as Tallman Lake, Gooseneck Lake, and the adjacent Romeo and Juliet Lakes. A primary transportation corridor follows Us 10, connecting the small settlements and providing access to the woodlands and water bodies that dominate the region.

The Pere Marquette National Scenic River meanders across the central portion of the map, joined by the Big South Branch Pere Marquette River to the south. This riparian system, coupled with features like the Ward Hills and numerous smaller tributaries such as Tank Creek and Weldon Creek, illustrates the area's significance for both conservation and recreation in the late twentieth century. A local Cem near Tallman and scattered Gravel Pits indicate the subtle footprint of local community life and resource extraction amidst the forest.