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1963 Map of Lyon Manor

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Lyon Manor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Higgins Lake dominates this mid-century survey of Roscommon County, showing a landscape defined by seasonal recreation and state-managed forests. Along the western shore, the community of Lyon Manor appears as a dense grid of streets, while the southern margin transitions into the Houghton Lake State Forest. Notable shoreline landmarks like Old Point Comfort, Detroit Point, and Flynn Island illustrate the area's geography before extensive modern development.

Evidence of local civic life is scattered throughout the townships of Gerrish and Markey, including the Township Cem and Messiah Ch. Further south, Sharps Corners serves as a small junction near the headwaters of The Cut, which drains into Marl Lake. The map also captures early recreational infrastructure, such as the Pioneer Ski Hill and Higgins Lake State Park, alongside industrial traces like numerous Gravel Pits that provided materials for the region's expanding road network.