1957 Map of Wolverine

About this map

The New York Central railroad corridor dictates the settlement pattern of this northern Michigan landscape, linking the village of Wolverine to the southern shores of Burt Lake and Mullett Lake. Throughout the Hardwood State Forest, the map documents a transition from early 20th-century rural infrastructure to a mid-century recreational economy. The presence of several formerly active sites, such as the Ohioville Sch and School No 1, suggests shifting populations as smaller settlements like Rondo and Beebe evolved. Local landmarks like Griswold Mountain and the Wolverine Lookout Tower overlook a dense network of water bodies, including the winding Sturgeon River and the secluded Twin Lakes. Genealogists will find value in the precise locations of the Oak Hill and Koehler Cem cemeteries, while aviation history is preserved at the Campbell Landing Field.