1959 Map of Tawas City

About this map

The Au Sable River corridor defines the northern reaches of this map, marked by a series of hydroelectric developments including Loud Dam, Five Channels Dam, and Cooke Dam. These structures created substantial reservoirs like Cooke Pond and Foote Pond within the Huron National Forest. To the south, the neighboring communities of Tawas City and East Tawas sit along the shore of Lake Huron, served by the Detroit and Mackinac railroad. The landscape transition from industrial river power to coastal settlement is dotted with rural landmarks like the Lumbermens Memorial Monument and small clusters such as Sid Town. Genealogists will find numerous burial sites and rural institutions, including Wilber Ch, Zion Cem, and the Laidlaw Cem near Cold Creek.