Old Maps of Au Sable, Au Sable Township for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of Au Sable. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Au Sable, Au Sable Township maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Tawas City, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Tawas City, 1968 Print
    1954 Tawas City
    1968 Print · USGS
    Coastal life along Lake Huron was defined by a mix of military aviation and hydroelectric power in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the river dams like Cooke Dam, the layout of Wurtsmith AFB, and the coastal mining operations at Alabaster.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Tawas City
    1958 Map of Tawas City
    1958 Tawas City
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Lake Huron shoreline and northern Michigan timberlands come into focus in the late fifties, during the expansion of the Cold War. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Detroit and Mackinac, find regional landmarks like the Lumbermans Memorial Monument, and locate coastal facilities including Wurtsmith AFB.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1959 Map of East Tawas, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of East Tawas, 1960 Print
    1959 East Tawas
    1960 Print · USGS
    Coastal Iosco County comes to life in the late fifties, where military aviation and shoreline industry meet the Huron National Forest. Researchers can trace the layout of Wurtsmith Air Force Base or locate local landmarks like Chippewa Cem and the Foote Dam.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1984 Map of Tawas City, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Tawas City, 1985 Print
    1984 Tawas City
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northeast Michigan's shoreline and forest interior are captured here in the mid-eighties, from the active runways of Wurtsmith Air Force Base to the quiet waters of Tawas Bay. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks like Skunk Sch, the Welcome Church, and the route of the Detroit and Mackinac railroad.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1989 Map of Oscoda
    1989 Map of Oscoda
    1989 Oscoda
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Iosco County shoreline during the late eighties shows the significant footprint of Wurtsmith Air Force Base alongside the coastal growth of Oscoda. Researchers can trace old transportation routes like the Old RR Grade and locate community landmarks including Sacred Heart Ch and St Johns Ch.

  6. 2012 Map of Oscoda, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Oscoda, 2012 Print
    2012 Oscoda
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Au Sable, including Lincoln Junction, Oscoda, and other nearby areas

  7. 2014 Map of Oscoda, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Oscoda, 2014 Print
    2014 Oscoda
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Au Sable, including Lincoln Junction, Oscoda, and other nearby areas

  8. 2017 Map of Oscoda, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Oscoda, 2017 Print
    2017 Oscoda
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Au Sable, including Lincoln Junction, Oscoda, and other nearby areas

  9. 2019 Map of Oscoda, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Oscoda, 2019 Print
    2019 Oscoda
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Au Sable, including Lincoln Junction, Oscoda, and other nearby areas

  10. 2023 Map of Oscoda, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Oscoda, 2023 Print
    2023 Oscoda
    2023 Print · USGS
    Coastal Iosco County at the edge of Lake Huron shows the vibrant transition from forest to lakefront in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Sacred Heart Cem or locate the old rail crossroads at Lincoln Junction.

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