1959 Map of Clare

About this map

The city of Clare serves as a central hub in this late-1950s survey, where the Ann Arbor Railroad and the Chesapeake and Ohio lines intersect. This junction, combined with the presence of the Middle Br Tobacco R, highlights the area's history as a transportation and logging corridor. To the west, the village of Farwell is situated near the Surrey Cem, while the northern reaches are dominated by the extensive Houghton Lake State Forest and a high density of glacial lakes including Lake George and Windover Lake. Local education and community life are marked by rural landmarks such as the Maple Grove Ch, Redner Sch, and Old Townline Cem. The terrain is further defined by the Bear Swamp and numerous small water bodies like Lily Lake and Bertha Lake, illustrating the varied wetlands of central Michigan.