2019 Map of Alcona Dam Pond

About this map

Alcona Dam Pond dominates this portion of the Huron National Forest, where the reservoir backup meets the flowing Au Sable Wild and Scenic River. The settlement of Curtisville sits at the western edge of the quadrangle, serving as a focal point for local history along with the nearby Curtisville Cem. This 2019 survey documents a landscape heavily defined by modern recreational infrastructure and conservation management. Numerous specialized routes, such as the Alcona ATV Trail and the Shore to Shore Horsebike trail, wind through the timbered sections between water bodies like Honawan Lake and Horseshoe Lake. The map also captures the transition between Alcona and Iosco counties, following a grid of forest roads like Bamfield Rd and Curtisville Rd that provide access to the river's many tributaries including Wilbur Cr and Bamfield Creek.