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1951 Map of Lovells

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Lovells
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The North Branch Au Sable River anchors this mid-century portrait of Crawford County, winding through a landscape dedicated to timber conservation and outdoor recreation. The settlement of Lovells serves as the primary hub, featuring the Lovells Town Hall, a Community Chapel, and the Lovells Cemetery. This era highlights the area's transition into a premier sporting destination, evidenced by landmarks like the Au Sable Trout & Gun Club, Holcomb Lodge, and Johns Cabins near the shores of Shupac Lake.

Military and state forestry operations dominate the surrounding acreage, with the Camp Grayling Military Reservation occupying the western portion of the quadrangle. An Emergency airfield is situated north of town, while the vast Au Sable State Forest and Pigeon River State Forest indicate the extensive reforestation efforts following Michigan's early logging era. Traces of the region's transport network include Bald Hill Truck Trail and County Road 612, providing access to the river's many forks and trout-rich waters.