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2014 Map of Wellston

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Wellston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Wellston sits at the heart of this northern Michigan landscape, surrounded by the dense woodlands of the Manistee National Forest. The area is defined by its complex hydrology, with the Pine River flowing into the expansive Tippy Dam Pond in the northeast, while the Little Manistee River traverses the southern reaches. Numerous smaller lakes like Cranberry Lake, Crystal Lake, and Star Lake are concentrated near the main settlement, reflecting a glacial topography that has long supported local timber and recreation.

Genealogists can locate several local burial grounds, including Wellston Cem, Dublin Cem, and Irons Cem, which serve as anchors for the rural communities of Dublin and Irons. The map reveals a transition from the structured grid of town streets to a network of forest roads and county lines, such as the boundary between Manistee and Lake Counties. Landmarks like the Cooley Bridge and various creek systems, including Stronach Cr, illustrate the enduring relationship between the region's transport routes and its water-rich terrain.