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1986 Map of Gaylord

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Gaylord
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Gaylord anchors this mid-1980s provisional survey, showing the community's layout and infrastructure during a period of steady growth in Northern Michigan. The transition from the developed town center to the surrounding woodlands is marked by the Mackinaw State Forest and the expansive grounds of the Otsego County Airport. This landscape is defined by its glacial hydrology, featuring numerous water bodies such as Five Lakes, Olund Lake, and Kassuba Lake that punctuate the terrain.

Industrial and recreational footprints are evident through features like the Sewage Lagoon and Gravel Pit, while the Irontone Springs Roadside Park indicates the area's role as a travel corridor. The headwaters of the Sturgeon River and Mossback Creek drain the undulating surface, providing a detailed look at the drainage patterns and township boundaries including Livingston and Bagley before modern subdivisions fully reshaped the outskirts.