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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 meanders through the heart of this Crawford County landscape, serving as a primary corridor for a series of established camps such as Camp Wa-Wa-Sum and Camp Shoppenagon. This mid-century survey illustrates the expansive reach of the Camp Grayling Military Reservation, which dominates the northern half of the quadrangle with its network of truck trails including the Grayling Jones Lake Truck Trail and Ketcham Truck Trail.

Away from the military lands, the southern portion is defined by the Huron National Forest and State Forest boundaries, where small settlements like Wildwood and Five Corners are situated. Local education and infrastructure are evidenced by the Feldhauser School near the river and the Down River Fire Tower atop a ridge. The terrain is dotted with significant water bodies including Wakeley Lake and the Twin Lakes, showing the region's character as a hub for both national defense and forest conservation.