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1963 Map of Luzerne

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Luzerne
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Luzerne serves as the primary settlement on this Oscoda County landscape, centered near the northern edge of the sheet. The village is defined by its proximity to Luzerne Pond and the East Branch Big Creek, reflecting a community deeply tied to the surrounding woodlands and waterways. To the north, a YMCA Camp and a local Cem provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians researching the mid-century social fabric of the area.

The topography is dominated by extensive public lands, including the Huron National Forest, Au Sable State Forest, and Ogemaw State Forest. Fire protection and communication infrastructure are evident through the Luzerne Lookout Tower and a Radio Tower, while a Gravel Pit indicates local resource extraction. The map captures a detailed drainage system formed by the West Branch Big Creek and Hunt Creek, showing the terrain before significant modern development altered these forest boundaries.