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1956 Map of Houghton Lake

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Houghton Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The vast wetlands surrounding the Muskegon River dominate this mid-century survey of the Missaukee and Roscommon county line. Settlements like Houghton Lake Heights and Star City are shown alongside the early infrastructure of the northern Michigan woods, including the Reedsburg Dam and a lone Oil Well. The map captures a landscape defined by significant water systems, from the expansive Houghton Lake and Higgins Lake to the intricate network of the Dead Stream and Cannon Creek Swamp.

Genealogists and local researchers will find value in the specific placement of community landmarks, such as the Town Hall and Anderson Sch (Abandoned), as well as numerous local burial grounds like Star City Cem and Butterfield Cem. The survey highlights the region's mid-century recreational and civic identity through the inclusion of the Houghton Lake State Game Farm, the Houghton Lake Landing Field, and a classic Drive-in Theater near Nellsville.