1959 Map of East Tawas

About this map

Wurtsmith Air Force Base dominates the northern landscape of this Iosco County shoreline during the late 1950s, showcasing the significant military presence alongside the established coastal communities of Oscoda and Au Sable. The Au Sable River winds toward the Lake Huron coast, punctuated by engineering features like the Foote Dam and the nearby Foote Site Village. To the south, the city of East Tawas serves as a commercial hub, bordered by Tawas Lake and the natural harbor of Tawas Bay. Cultural landmarks of the era are clearly visible, including a Drive-in Theater near the city limits and the Sevenmile Hill Lookout Tower within the Huron National Forest. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of Chippewa Cem and Greenwood Cem, providing a detailed view of the region's mid-century settlement patterns and recreational areas like Old Orchard Park.