1957 Map of Wellston

About this map

Manistee National Forest dominates the landscape of this 1957 survey, where a complex network of glacial lakes and river systems defines the regional character. The Pine River and Little Manistee River carve through the terrain, with industrial legacies appearing at Stronach Dam and a sawmill located near the small settlements of Wellston and Dublin. The map documents the remnants of local transportation and industry, specifically noting the Old Grade Railroad that once serviced the timber and peat resources of areas like Wildcat Swamp. Small community focal points such as Honeyville Sch, Irons Lookout Tower, and Choker Cem provide essential data for genealogists tracing family ties to the Peacock and Irons vicinities before mid-century forest management consolidated much of the land.