1957 Map of Wolverine

About this map

Burt Lake and Mullett Lake dominate this mid-century landscape, connected by the winding Indian River and the corridor of the New York Central railroad. The map documents a transition from industrial and wilderness use toward a recreation-based economy, evidenced by a dense ring of waterfront developments like Wauban Beach, Miami Beach, and Giauque Beach. These contrast with the vast acreage of the Hardwood State Forest and Pigeon River State Forest, which preserve the interior woodland character of the region.