1968 Map of Hale

About this map

The South Branch Au Sable River meanders through the northeast corner of this landscape, its path punctuated by the Loud Dam Pond and a complex network of glacial kettle lakes. This 1960s survey documents a region defined by seasonal recreation and conservation, situated within the Huron National Forest. The settlement of Hale serves as the local hub, supported by community landmarks like the Fairground and Hale Cem. The map reveals a high concentration of youth and community camps along the lakefronts, including Camp Mahn-Go-Tah-See on Loon Lake and Camp Maqua to the south. Smaller hamlets like The Jackpines and institutional markers such as the Roadside Chapel provide specific points of interest for local historians. Topographic details illustrate the transition from the river's high banks to the numerous basins of Long Lake, Jose Lake, and Alice Lake.