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1965 Map of St. Helen NE

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of St. Helen NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Ogemaw State Forest dominates this mid-1960s landscape, illustrating a region defined by managed timberlands and glacial water features. The boundary between Roscommon and Ogemaw Counties runs north-to-south through the western portion, intersecting with an Old Railroad Grade and an Oil Well that hint at the area's extractive industrial history. Transportation is characterized by primitive routes like the Ranch Trail and Turney Road, while more localized infrastructure is visible near the Claypit and the Fisk Cem.

A dense network of kettle lakes and wetlands, including Clear Lake, Bear Lake, and the expansive Tamarack Swamp, dictates the local geography. These water bodies, along with smaller features like Cutting and Damon Lakes, created a natural playground for outdoor recreation, evidenced by the Campground and Park near Ambrose Lake. The terrain supports both small-scale industry and secluded residency at the edge of the state forest.