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1966 Map of National City

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of National City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

National City and the surrounding woodlands of the Alpena State Forest define this 1960s landscape in Iosco and Arenac counties. The Detroit and Mackinac RR cuts a path through the northeastern corner, serving settlements like McIvor and connecting the region to the larger Michigan rail network. This era shows an economy driven by timber and extraction, with large quarries visible near the border and a Sandpit located near Whitney.

Water management is central to the terrain, evidenced by an extensive network of named drainage systems such as the McMath Drain, Stowell Drain, and Herr Drain. These man-made channels support the low-lying areas around Messer Swamp and the Au Gres River. Local educational and civic life is anchored by landmarks like the Sherman Sch and the central Townhall, providing vital touchpoints for genealogists researching the rural communities of Turtle and Turner.