Higgins Lake dominates this northern Michigan landscape, where seasonal and permanent lakeside developments reflect decades of recreational growth. Along the eastern and southern shores, specific points like Old Point Comfort, Detroit Point, and Flag Point highlight early 20th-century settlement patterns. The map details the transition from high ground at Pioneer Ski Hill down to the low-lying wetlands of Lang Crossway Swamp and Marl Lake. Local history is anchored by the Gerrish Township Cem and Markey Cem, serving as important touchstones for genealogical research in Roscommon County. A dense network of local roads, such as W Burdell Rd and School Rd, intersects at Sharps Corners, illustrating the residential maturation of this popular vacation region.
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1949 · Fletcher
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Grayling
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Cote Dame Marie
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Roscommon North
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Roscommon North
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Pere Cheney
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Traverse City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Houghton Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Traverse City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Roscommon South
USGS Topo · 1:24,000