1950 Map of Cote Dame Marie

About this map

Camp Grayling Military Reservation dominates the northern half of this Crawford County landscape, where the Three Sisters Range and Cote Dame Marie rise above the surrounding terrain. This mid-century survey reveals a transition between military training grounds and conservation efforts, evidenced by the Higgins Lake State Nursery and the expansive Higgins Lake State Forest. The map documents a sparsely populated area defined by specific landmarks like the Beaver Creek Sch and Beaver Creek Cem, while small oil extraction points appear along Fletcher Road. To the south, the shoreline of Higgins Lake features the seasonal Tent City and American Legion Park, reflecting the region's mid-century role as a center for both state forest management and public recreation.