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1949 Map of Grayling

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Grayling
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

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Camp Grayling Military Reservation dominates this 1949 landscape, highlighting the intersection of mid-century conservation and military training in northern Michigan. The Au Sable River and its south branch wind through massive tracts of public land, including the Huron National Forest and Hartwick Pines State Park. The town of Grayling serves as a hub for both industry and infrastructure, featuring the New York Central railroad, an Airfield, and the State Fish Hatchery.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the remnants of rural life through dispersed landmarks like the Cheney Cem and Pioneer Cem, or locate long-standing educational sites such as the Feldhauser Sch. The map records specific rail infrastructure like Horrigan Siding and established recreational or agricultural sites like the South Branch Ranch and Skyline Village, providing a detailed look at Crawford and Roscommon counties before modern development altered these forest corridors.