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1958 Map of Tawas City

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Tawas City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Huron National Forest dominates the landscape of this mid-century survey, showcasing a region defined by its relationship with the Lake Huron shoreline and the timber-rich interior. The map illustrates the strategic importance of the coastal strip, where the Detroit and Mackinac railroad connects essential lakefront hubs such as Tawas City, East Tawas, and Oscoda. The Cold War era presence is clearly marked by the Wurtsmith AFB and its adjacent Wurtsmith Bombing and Gunnery Range, which replaced earlier logging and fishing economies.

Local landmarks like the Lumbermans Memorial Monument along the Au Sable River honor the area's pioneer heritage, while maritime history is anchored by the Coast Guard Station at Tawas Point and the Lighthouse at Sturgeon Point. Further inland, scattered settlements like Mikado, Lincoln, and Whittemore serve as agricultural and recreational gateways near Hubbard Lake and the dense network of tributaries including the Au Gres River.