1987 Map of Udell

About this map

Udell stands near the northern edge of this landscape, situated within the expansive Manistee National Forest. The terrain is defined by the prominent Stronach Hills and Udell Hills, which rise above a complex network of wetlands and water bodies. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the winding course of the Little Manistee River, which feeds into a series of smaller lakes and swamps including Lake of the Woods and Hoppers Swamp. Evidence of historical land use and early surveying is clear through the presence of the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and several segments of an Old Railroad Grade. These features, alongside named water bodies like Stronach Creek and Timmerman Lake, illustrate the region's historical reliance on timber and waterway transport during its developmental years.