Loading map...

1958 Map of Twin Lake

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Twin Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Manistee National Forest and the Muskegon State Game Area dominate the landscape of this mid-century Michigan map, which details a rural environment defined by dozens of small glacial lakes and a dense network of country schools. The area's social geography is mapped through neighborhood landmarks such as Hazel Grove Sch, Reeths-Puffer Sch, and Dalson Sch, reflecting the decentralized community structure of the late 1950s.

Transportation is anchored by the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, which links settlements like Holton, Brunswick, and Twin Lake. The presence of numerous family-named cemeteries, including Chidister Cem and Ware Cem, alongside places like Big Blue Lake Chapel, provides specific data points for genealogists tracking lineage in Muskegon, Oceana, and Newaygo counties. The northern portion is marked by the winding course of the White River, while the southern reaches show the early residential growth of North Muskegon.