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1954 Map of Alpena

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Alpena
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Lake Huron and the North Channel define this mid-century maritime corridor, spanning the international boundary between Michigan and Ontario. On the western shore, Rogers City and Alpena serve as the primary hubs of commerce, connected by the Detroit and Mackinac railroad line that skirts the coast of Presque Isle County. This area is characterized by an extensive network of protected woodlands, including the Black Lake State Forest and Alpena State Forest, where numerous lookout towers stand watch over the timberlands.

Across the water, the expansive Manitoulin Island and its neighbors, Cockburn Island and Drummond Island, create a complex archipelago. The interior of Manitoulin is dotted with significant inland bodies like Manitou Lake and Lake Mindmoya, alongside several sovereign lands such as the Sheshegwaning Indian Reservation No 20. The settlement pattern follows the rugged coastline, with small villages like Meldrum Bay and Silver Water linked by provincial roads, reflecting the island's isolated but established rural character during this era.