1972 Map of Goodar

About this map

The Au Sable River cuts through the northern portion of this landscape, a region largely defined by the protected lands of the Huron National Forest. This 1972 survey reveals a terrain shaped by water and historical transit, with numerous wetlands and small water bodies such as Hughes Lake, Emley Lake, and the cluster known as Three Lakes. Evidence of earlier timber or industrial operations is preserved through the network of named primitive routes like Evans Grade and a decommissioned Railroad Grade that winds through the southern sections near the settlement of Goodar. The map detail captures a specific moment where the boundaries of Oscoda, Alcona, Ogemaw, and Iosco counties meet, showing a transition from dense forest to the headwaters of Stewart Creek and South Branch Smith Creek. Several gravel pits scattered across Mentor and Curtis townships indicate local resource extraction during this era.