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1951 Map of Comstock Hills

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Comstock Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The Comstock Hills area of Northern Michigan is defined by its deep integration into the state forest system during the early 1950s. This landscape, dominated by the Au Sable State Forest and Presque Isle State Forest, exhibits a post-war shift toward seasonal recreation and tourism. Clusters of specialized lodging around East Twin Lake and West Twin Lake, such as Birdhaven Resort, Trowbridges Resort, and Murrays Cabins, signal the transition from timber extraction to a vacation-based economy.

Strategic landmarks like the Comstock Fire Tower overlook the Comstock Hills, while specialized sites such as Johnsons Airport and the Indian Village Boys Camp indicate the diverse use of the woodland. The mapping of the Michigan Principal Meridian through this terrain provides a vital reference for property and historical research, documenting the rugged road network including the Farrington Road Truck Trail as it was before further modernization.