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1958 Map of Woodville

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Woodville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Muskegon River winds through the eastern edge of this Michigan landscape, defining the transition between the agricultural township of Big Prairie and the wooded expanses of the Manistee National Forest. This late 1950s survey documents a rural economy still tied to the land, evidenced by numerous gravel pits and the prominent Gibbs Lookout Tower watching over the timberlands. Trace the legacy of early logging and transport via the Old Railroad Grade that cuts across the terrain near Woodville.

Cultural landmarks and community centers are well-preserved, from the Union Tabernacle in the north to the Amish Cem further south. Education for the region's rural families was served by a network of local institutions including Big Jackson Sch, Little Jackson Sch, and Pinview Sch. Many smaller water bodies like Hungerford Lake, Pearson Lake, and Mast Lake dot the map, providing a glimpse into the hydrography of the region before modern development patterns shifted.