1968 Map of Omer

About this map

The Detroit and Mackinac railroad corridor anchors this mid-century view of Arenac County, connecting the small northern village of Twining to the city of Omer in the south. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Tittabawassee River, which carves through the Tittabawassee River State Forest and creates unique landforms like Hickory Island. Beyond the riverbanks, the terrain transitions into the Tyler Plains, while the eastern portion of the map is dominated by the Duck Lake Swamp and various drainage networks including Chief Creek Drain and Cedar Creek Drain. Settlement patterns follow a strict grid of rural roads, such as Main Street Road and Bessinger Road, revealing the historical footprint of forestry and light industry, notably the Quarries located east of Omer. The Evergreen Cem stands as a permanent fixture on the landscape west of the river.