1971 Map of Black River

About this map

The settlement of Black River sits at the interface of a dense waterway network and the Lake Huron shoreline. This early 1970s landscape is defined by the proximity of the Detroit and Mackinac rail line to the coast, serving a region heavily buffered by public lands, including the Huron National Forest and the Sanborn Forest. For the genealogist and local historian, the map preserves essential community landmarks like the Black River Sch, Calvary Cem, and the southern settlement of Alcona near the Alcona Cem. The map's hydrography is particularly rich, showing the namesake Black River alongside Muskrat Lake, Potvin Lake, and numerous named tributaries like De Rocher Creek and Gauthier Creek. The topography reveals local elevations such as Sand Hill, illustrating the transition from the lake's edge to the inland wooded marshes.