Discover Our History
The Forsyth Township Audio History Tour
Every place has a story. Discover the people, places, and events that shaped Forsyth Township.
Stories That Shaped Our Community
From the military legacy of K.I. Sawyer to the vision behind Gwinn's Model Town, explore the remarkable history of Forsyth Township.
Military & Air Force History
K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base and its legacy.
The Model Town
Why Gwinn became known as a model town.
Logging & Lumber
The industry and workers who helped build the area.
Mining & Railroads
Industry, transportation, and early development.
Community & Commerce
Businesses, landmarks, and community life.
Rivers & Natural History
The natural landscape and its influence on settlement.
Explore History at Every Stop
Our interactive historical map, audio recordings, photo galleries, and driving directions will appear here as the tour is developed.
Explore the Historical Map
Discover historic places throughout Gwinn, Little Lake, Sawyer, and Forsyth Township.
Historical Tour Stops
Preview locations only. Historical stop coordinates, audio recordings, and photographs will be added as the tour is developed.
K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base
Discover the story of K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base, the people who served here, and the lasting impact the installation had on Forsyth Township and Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Featured K.I. Sawyer photograph will appear here
Listen to the Story
Experience the history of K.I. Sawyer through a narrated audio presentation.
Audio recording coming soon.
The Historical Story
K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base played an important role in the military history of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Established during the Cold War era, the installation became home to military personnel and their families.
Its presence helped shape the surrounding communities, influencing housing, businesses, schools, and everyday life in Forsyth Township.
This section will be expanded with verified historical research, photographs, and personal stories from those who served and lived here.
Historical Photo Gallery
Explore photographs documenting the people, aircraft, facilities, and history of K.I. Sawyer.
Visit This Location
Explore the former K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base area near Gwinn, Michigan.
Get Driving DirectionsOur Historical Locations
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Forsyth Township Audio History Tour
Welcome to the Forsyth Township Audio History Tour. Explore the people, places and events that shaped our community. Choose a theme or explore the map.