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1972 Map of McGinn Creek

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of McGinn Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Lynn Valley and the surrounding woodlands of the Huron National Forest define this 1970s landscape on the border of Alpena and Alcona counties. The area is characterized by a sparse network of rural roads such as Doctors Club Road and Bugg Road, indicating a history of isolated ranching and timber activity. Notable landmarks include the Frutchey Ranch and the Flynn Valley Cem, which serve as significant markers for genealogists and local historians tracking early settlers.

Water plays a central role in the terrain, with McGinn Creek, Indian Creek, and Wildcat Creek winding through the townships of Mitchell and Caledonia. The presence of an Old Railroad Grade and several gravel pits suggests the era's reliance on resource extraction and former transport lines. Higher elevations like Pixey Peak stand above the drainage basins of Cranberry Lake and Little Wolf Creek, providing a clear view of the region's topographical transition.