Old Maps of Au Sable Township, Michigan for Metal Detecting

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Au Sable Township, MI 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 Foote Site Village
    1989 Map of Foote Site Village
    1989 Foote Site Village
    1989 Print · USGS
    Iosco County’s Au Sable River valley is captured here in the late eighties, showing a landscape defined by the strategic Cold War presence of Wurtsmith Air Force Base. Researchers can locate local landmarks like the Chippewa Cem, the Foote Dam Powerplant, and rural schoolhouses including River Road Sch.

  6. 1989 Map of East Tawas
    1989 Map of East Tawas
    1989 East Tawas
    1989 Print · USGS
    East Tawas and the shoreline of Lake Huron are captured in the late eighties as the region balanced conservation and coastal growth. Researchers can locate the Lighthouse and U. S. Coast Guard Sta at Tawas Point, or trace local landmarks like Greenwood Cem and the Drive-in Theater.

  7. 1989 Map of Spencer Lake
    1989 Map of Spencer Lake
    1989 Spencer Lake
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Iosco County shoreline in the late eighties reveals a landscape of protected woods and expansive water. Researchers can trace the coastal boundary of the Huron National Forest and locate seasonal landmarks like Spencer Lake and Au Sable Point.

  8. 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.

  9. 2012 Map of Foote Site Village, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Foote Site Village, 2012 Print
    2012 Foote Site Village
    2012 Print · USGS
    Iosco County’s Au Sable River valley is documented here in the early twenty-first century as a center for aviation and recreation. Researchers can locate the Chippewa Cem, trace the waters of Foote Dam Pond, and explore the layout of Foote Site Village.

  10. 2012 Map of East Tawas, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of East Tawas, 2012 Print
    2012 East Tawas
    2012 Print · USGS
    The Lake Huron shoreline at Tawas Bay is shown here in the early twenty-first century, featuring the protective spit of Tawas Point. Maritime researchers and locals can locate the Tawas Light, East Tawas State Dock, and the cluster of American Legion Cem and Greenwood Cem.

  11. 2012 Map of Oscoda, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Oscoda, 2012 Print
    2012 Oscoda
    2012 Print · USGS
    Iosco County's shoreline and the mouth of the Au Sable River are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Sacred Heart Cem, Lincoln Junction, and the Oscoda Harbor Refuge.

  12. 2012 Map of Spencer Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Spencer Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Spencer Lake
    2012 Print · USGS
    The Michigan shoreline meets the vastness of the Great Lakes in this early twenty-first-century survey of Iosco County. Trace local developments around Spencer Lake and the prominent coastal landmark of Au Sable Point.

  13. 2014 Map of East Tawas, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of East Tawas, 2014 Print
    2014 East Tawas
    2014 Print · USGS
    East Tawas sits at the meeting point of the Great Lakes and the northern woods during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and researchers can locate Greenwood Cem, Saint Joseph's Cem, and the grid of East Tawas along the shore of Tawas Bay.

  14. 2014 Map of Oscoda, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Oscoda, 2014 Print
    2014 Oscoda
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Michigan coast at the mouth of the Au Sable River is captured here in the early 2010s, showing the interface between the Lake Huron shore and the deep woods. Researchers can locate Sacred Heart Cem, the Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport, and the historic waterfronts of Oscoda and Au Sable.

  15. 2014 Map of Spencer Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Spencer Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Spencer Lake
    2014 Print · USGS
    Coastal Iosco County at the edge of the great forest meets the waters of Lake Huron in this modern survey. Researchers can trace the winding paths of Ausable Point Rd and Forest Rd leading toward landmarks like Au Sable Point.

  16. 2014 Map of Foote Site Village, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Foote Site Village, 2014 Print
    2014 Foote Site Village
    2014 Print · USGS
    Iosco County’s river-carved landscape is shown here in the mid-2010s as the Au Sable River flows through the Huron National Forest. Researchers can locate the Chippewa Cem, the community of Wilber, and the sprawling Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport.

  17. 2017 Map of East Tawas, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of East Tawas, 2017 Print
    2017 East Tawas
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Lake Huron shoreline and the Huron National Forest meet at the community of East Tawas in this 2017 study. Genealogists can locate several local burial grounds including Greenwood Cem and Saint Joseph's Cem near Tawas Lake.

  18. 2017 Map of Oscoda, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Oscoda, 2017 Print
    2017 Oscoda
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Lake Huron coastline and the mouth of the Au Sable River are captured here in the late twenty-teens. Local researchers can trace family plots at Sacred Heart Cem or survey the residential growth around Cedar Lake and Lincoln Junction.

  19. 2017 Map of Foote Site Village, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Foote Site Village, 2017 Print
    2017 Foote Site Village
    2017 Print · USGS
    Iosco County’s forested interior and the regulated waters of the Au Sable are captured here in the late 2010s. Trace the rural community of Wilber, the historic Chippewa Cem, and the extensive trail systems through the Huron National Forest.

  20. 2017 Map of Spencer Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Spencer Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Spencer Lake
    2017 Print · USGS
    Iosco County’s eastern coastline and the thick timber of the Huron National Forest are shown here as they appeared in 2017. Researchers can trace the coastal layout near Au Sable Point and the residential access around Spencer Lake.

  21. 2019 Map of Foote Site Village, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Foote Site Village, 2019 Print
    2019 Foote Site Village
    2019 Print · USGS
    Iosco County at the edge of the Huron National Forest reveals a landscape shaped by the Au Sable River and early aviation. Genealogists and historians can locate Wilber, the Chippewa Cem, and the massive Foote Dam Pond near Foote Site Village.

  22. 2019 Map of Oscoda, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Oscoda, 2019 Print
    2019 Oscoda
    2019 Print · USGS
    The Michigan coast meets the forest in the late 2010s at the mouth of the Au Sable River. Researchers can trace the residential growth of Oscoda and Au Sable while locating family sites at Sacred Heart Cem or Au Sable Township Cem.

  23. 2019 Map of Spencer Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Spencer Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Spencer Lake
    2019 Print · USGS
    The Michigan shoreline where the forest meets the Great Lakes is captured here in the late twenty-teens. Researchers can trace the layout of coastal roads like Gowen Rd and E Point Rd near Spencer Lake and the prominent Au Sable Point.

  24. 2019 Map of East Tawas, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of East Tawas, 2019 Print
    2019 East Tawas
    2019 Print · USGS
    East Tawas sits at the intersection of forest and lakefront during the late twenty-tens, showing a detailed coastal landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace local cemetery locations like Greenwood Cem or explore the drainage of Tuttle Marsh.

  25. 2023 Map of Spencer Lake, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Spencer Lake, 2023 Print
    2023 Spencer Lake
    2023 Print · USGS
    Iosco County's shoreline and wooded interior are documented here during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the layout of coastal roads like Ausable Point Rd and Gowen Rd near Spencer Lake and the Au Sable Point lighthouse area.

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