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1959 Map of East Tawas

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of East Tawas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Wurtsmith Air Force Base dominates the landscape north of the Au Sable River, marking a period of significant military presence along the Lake Huron shoreline. This Cold War-era survey captures the developed infrastructure of the base alongside the managed timberlands of the Huron National Forest and Alpena State Forest. To the south, the twin coastal communities of Oscoda and Au Sable sit at the mouth of the river, while East Tawas anchors the southern shore of Tawas Bay.

The industrial and recreational legacy of the region is evident in the series of reservoirs like Foote Dam Pond, where Foote Site Village serves as a reminder of the hydroelectric development on the river. Transportation is defined by the Detroit and Mackinac rail line, which skirts the coast and connects to the inland Lincoln Junction. Local history details include Chippewa Cem and Greenwood Cem, as well as the notable Submerged Ruins located in the shallow waters of the bay near Tawas Point.