1956 Map of Thompsonville

About this map

The Betsie River and its tributary, the Little Betsie River, carve a winding path through the glacial terrain of northern Michigan, defining the landscape of the Thompsonville area in the mid-1950s. This sheet reveals a region transition between industrial rail hubs and emerging recreational centers. At Interlochen, the National Music Camp and Interlochen State Park occupy the narrow land between Green Lake and Duck Lake, signaling the area's growing reputation as a cultural destination.