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1972 Map of Hubbard Lake

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Hubbard Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Hubbard Lake dominates the center of this 1972 survey, straddling the border between Alpena and Alcona counties. The shoreline is dotted with small residential clusters and recreational landings, such as Larson Beach and Backus Beach, reflecting the area's development as a northern Michigan retreat. The surrounding landscape is defined by its water system, with the Lower Thunder Bay River exiting to the north and the West Branch River feeding into South Bay.

Evidence of local industry and infrastructure is visible in the numerous Gravel Pits and the Ski Lifts located at Mt Maria on the lake's southern edge. This era shows a transition in land use, where traditional rural markers like the Caledonia Sch and the settlement of Simmons coexist with seasonal landmarks such as the Boat Ramp at East Bay. Natural features like Doctors Point and Hardwood Point break up the expansive water surface, while Sucker Creek and Stevens Creek drain the wooded interior.