2012 Map of Loud Dam

About this map

The Loud Dam and its expansive Loud Dam Pond anchor this portion of the Au Sable River valley in Iosco County. This 2012 survey captures the hydraulic infrastructure and recreational geography of the region, including the Five Channels Dam and the northern reaches of Cooke Dam Pond. The landscape is defined by the high bluffs of the river corridor, where the Rollways Lookout Tower and Iargo Springs provide key vantage points and water sources. North of the river, a network of lakes including Mitchell Lake, Goose Lake, and Perch Lake sits amidst a grid of forest and county roads. The transport network, featuring Bissonette Rd and National City Rd, reflects the modern management of these timberlands and watershed areas, while smaller tributaries like Vaughn Cr and Graham Cr drain the southern forested tracts.