1953 Map of Pickford NW

About this map

Munuscong State Forest dominates the landscape of this northern Michigan territory, where the topography is defined by the winding Munuscong River and its tributaries, Parker Creek and Fletcher Creek. The presence of the Kincheloe Air Force Base in the north indicates the strategic military footprint in the Eastern Upper Peninsula during the mid-20th century. Local history and genealogy are anchored by features like Cottle Cem, located near the border of Chippewa and Mackinac counties. The map also captures the area's industrial leanings through several Gravel Pits and borrow pits scattered across the terrain. Large swaths of the Hiawatha National Forest border the southern reaches, highlighting the transition from public timberlands to active military and resource extraction zones.