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1963 Map of Red Oak

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Red Oak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Au Sable River winds through this northern Michigan landscape, defining the transition between the Greenwood State Forest and the Huron National Forest. In the early 1960s, the small settlement of Red Oak sat just south of Glenn Lake, serving as a central point in a territory largely defined by timber and conservation. The terrain is crisscrossed by numerous waterways, including Beaver Creek and Sohn Creek, which feed into the larger river system.

Infrastructure for forest management and recreation is visible through landmarks such as the Elk Hill Lookout Tower in the northwest and Luzerne Park near the river. The presence of Parmalee Bridge and the winding Folly Road illustrates the rural transport network used by residents and foresters alike. This map captures the area as it transitioned into a more modern era of recreation while maintaining its deep roots in the state's managed forest lands.