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1967 Map of Standish NE

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Standish NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Rifle River flows into the northern reaches of Saginaw Bay, carving a path through the townships of Standish and Au Gres in this late 1960s coastal study. The map detail highlights a shifting aquatic landscape, including the Rifle River (Old Channel) and the broad expanse of Wigwam Bay. On shore, a network of local thoroughfares like Arenac State Road, Langdon Road, and Palmer Road define the rural agricultural and residential layout of the era.

Grounding the topography are distinct coastal features such as Greens Point and the underwater Saganing Bar, reflecting the area's importance for local fishing and light navigation. The transition from the inland Pine River to the open bay provides a clear look at the drainage patterns and land use in eastern Arenac County before modern shoreline developments altered the rural character of these Lake Huron inlets.