1983 Map of Thompsonville

About this map

The Betsie River and its tributary, the Little Betsie River, define the rural landscape of this Benzie and Manistee County borderland. Much of the central terrain is occupied by the Pere Marquette State Forest, which encompasses the North Hills. The village of Thompsonville serves as the primary hub, surrounded by smaller, scattered settlements like Nessen City, Wallin, and Carter Corners. This survey highlights a traditional agricultural and forestry-based economy, with numerous rural schools and community landmarks such as Homestead Ch and the Homestead Cem. The presence of the Thompsonville Landing Strip and specific river crossings like Black Bridge and Wallin Bridge show the local transportation network bridging the swampy lowlands around Dutchman Cr and Dair Creek. Geologists and researchers will note the transition from the upland Turtle Lake Hill near Turtle Lake to the river valleys that carve through Weldon and Colfax townships.