1949 Map of Lewiston

About this map

The Michigan Meridian bisects this landscape of the Northern Lower Peninsula, marking a point where heavy forest conservation efforts began to shape the land. The region is defined by three distinct state forests—Pigeon River State Forest, Presque Isle State Forest, and Au Sable State Forest—which surround the established settlement of Lewiston. The map documents a period when logging-era railroads had largely given way to a recreation-based economy, evidenced by the numerous hunting lodges and clubs, such as the Au Sable Trout & Gun Club and High Bank Lodge.