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1965 Map of West Branch

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of West Branch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The city of West Branch serves as the hub of this mid-1960s landscape, positioned where the New York Central railroad tracks cut through the terrain. The community infrastructure includes Brookside Cem, a Radio Tower, and Irons Park, reflecting its role as a regional center. To the north, the Au Sable State Forest covers a significant portion of the map, characterized by the winding path of Klacking Creek and the marshy expanses of Foose Swamp.

Smaller rural settlements and family landmarks are scattered throughout the surrounding Ogemaw County countryside. Researchers will find Campbells Corners to the east, anchored by Campbells Corners Cem. The map also preserves the locations of local educational and religious centers, such as the Miller Sch, East Side Sch, and Beulah Mission. The hydrological network is particularly dense here, featuring numerous bodies of water including Peach Lake, Rifle Lake, and the winding West Branch Rifle River.