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1951 Map of Grayling

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Grayling
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Grayling serves as the hub of this 1951 survey, situated at the junction of the New York Central railroad and the Au Sable River. The map reveals a landscape heavily dedicated to conservation and military use, with the sprawling Camp Grayling Military Reservation dominating the central terrain. To the north, Hartwick Pines State Park preserves a significant timber heritage, evidenced by the Lumbermens Museum and Major Hartwick Museum.

The river's importance to the local economy and culture is highlighted by the State Fish Hatchery and numerous landings like Louis Cabin Landing. Public lands are extensive, including the Au Sable State Forest and Higgins Lake State Forest, while local infrastructure is marked by the Airfield and Elmwood Cemetery. The confluence of the East Branch Au Sable River and the main stem provides a clear look at the waterway's path through Crawford County.