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1987 Map of Wellston

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Wellston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Wellston sits at the heart of this landscape, a settlement surrounded by the dense woodlands of the Manistee National Forest. The map captures a unique intersection of heritage and hydro-electric infrastructure, notably where the Pine River feeds into the sprawling Tippy Dam Pond. A distinctive historical marker, the Old Indian Treaty Boundary, cuts through the northern sections, preserving a map record of early territorial divisions long after the initial treaties were signed.

Transport and industry leave clear marks across the terrain, from the Old Railroad Grade winding through the forest to a remote Landing Strip near Dublin. The southern reach of the map is defined by the Little Manistee River and the small community of Irons, while the interior is dotted with numerous kettle lakes and ponds like Sand Lake and Chittenden Lake. These features, along with a marked Cem and several Gravel Pit locations, offer a detailed look at the local economy and genealogy of this Manistee County region.