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1951 Map of Wakeley Lake

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Wakeley Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The Au Sable River winds through this 1951 survey of Crawford County, defining a landscape dominated by the Camp Grayling Military Reservation and the southern reaches of the Huron National Forest. This era shows a distinctive network of "truck trails" cutting through the timber and training grounds, such as the Ketcham Truck Trail and Bucks East and West Truck Trail, which provided essential access for forest management and military maneuvers.

Riverside life is marked by specialized camps and landmarks like Camp Wa-Wa-Sum, Camp Shoppenagon, and Camp Ginger Quill, suggesting the area's mid-century role as a retreat for outdoor recreation. Cultural and infrastructure details include the Feldhauser School, the Down River Fire Tower, and the remote intersection at Five Corners. These features, along with Stephans Bridge, highlight the essential nodes of a rural Michigan community centered on the river and the surrounding state forest lands.