Fairview, Michigan
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}}
{{Infobox settlement
|official_name = Fairview, Michigan
|settlement_type = Unincorporated community
|nickname =
|motto =
|image_skyline = Fairview (Oscoda), Michigan.jpg
|imagesize = 275
|image_caption = Intersection of M-33 and M-72
|image_flag =
|image_seal =
|pushpin_map =Michigan#USA
|pushpin_label_position =left
|pushpin_label =Fairview
|pushpin_map_caption =Location within the state of Michigan##Location within the United States
|image_map =
|mapsize =
|map_caption =
|image_map1 =
|mapsize1 =
|map_caption1 =
|subdivision_type = Country
|subdivision_name = United States
|subdivision_type1 = State
|subdivision_name1 = Michigan
|subdivision_type2 = County
|subdivision_name2 = Oscoda
|subdivision_type3 = Township
|subdivision_name3 = Comins
|government_footnotes =
|government_type =
|leader_title =
|leader_name =
|leader_title1 =
|leader_name1 =
|established_title =
|established_date =
|unit_pref = Imperial
|area_footnotes =
|area_magnitude =
|area_total_km2 =
|area_land_km2 =
|area_water_km2 =
|area_total_sq_mi =
|area_land_sq_mi =
|area_water_sq_mi =
|population_as_of =
|population_footnotes =
|population_total =
|population_density_km2 =
|population_density_sq_mi =
|timezone = Eastern (EST)
|utc_offset = -5
|timezone_DST = EDT
|utc_offset_DST = -4
|elevation_m = 239
|elevation_ft = 784
|coordinates = {{coord|44|43|30|N|84|03|04|W|region:US-MI_type:city_source:GNIS|display=inline,title}}
|postal_code_type = ZIP code(s)
|postal_code = 48621
|area_code = 989
|blank_name = FIPS code
|blank_info = 26-27240{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}
|blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
|blank1_info = 1619884{{gnis|1619884}}
|website =
|footnotes =
}}
File:Fairview, MI post office.jpg
Fairview is an unincorporated community in Oscoda County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located within Comins Township at the intersection of highways M-33 and M-72 at {{coord|44|43|30|N|84|03|04|W|type:city_region:US-MI_source:GNIS-enwiki|display=inline}}.
Fairview is considered the wild turkey capital of Michigan.[http://www.infomi.com/capital.html The Capitals of Michigan] The Fairview 48621 ZIP Code serves most of Comins Township, as well as small portions of Clinton Township to the north and Mentor Township to the south.[http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/MapItDrawServlet?geo_id=86000US48621&_bucket_id=50&tree_id=420&context=AdvSearch&_lang=en 48621 5-Digit ZCTA, 486 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder]{{Dead link|date=March 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, United States Census Bureau, 2000 census
Geography
=Geographic features=
- Fairview is situated near the Au Sable River Valley.
- It is surrounded by the Huron National Forest and near the Rifle River State Recreation Area.
- The area is part of the Au Sable State Forest, specifically the
- Grayling FMU (Alcona, Crawford, Oscoda, and northern Iosco counties).
- The Oscoda County Park is minutes away.[http://www.theenchantedforest.com/oscodacountypark/ Oscoda County Park] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071017064915/http://theenchantedforest.com/oscodacountypark/ |date=2007-10-17 }}
- Fairview is part of Northern Michigan.
- Fairview sits on the "Grayling outwash plain", a unique habitat.[http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/habitat/rlandscp/s7-2-2.htm Regional geography, geology and ecology of the area.] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130625181556/http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/habitat/rlandscp/s7-2-2.htm |date=June 25, 2013 }} Glaciers shaped the area, creating a unique regional ecosystem. A large portion of the area is the so-called Grayling outwash plain, which consists of broad outwash plain including sandy ice-disintegration ridges; jack pine barrens, some white pine-red pine forest, and northern hardwood forest. Large lakes were created by glacial action.[http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/habitat/rlandscp/s7-2-2.htm Michigan regional geology.] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130625181556/http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/habitat/rlandscp/s7-2-2.htm |date=June 25, 2013 }}
=Highways=
- {{jct|state=MI|MI|33}} runs mostly concurrent with M-72 before separating north in the center of the community, where it is known locally as North Abbe Road.
- {{jct|state=MI|MI|72}} runs eastwest through the center of the community and merges briefly with M-33. Locally, it is referred to as East Miller Road.
Local attractions and activities
=Attractions=
The community is centered in the Huron National Forest along the Au Sable River. Wildlife are nearby, including bear, deer, eagles, Kirtland's warblers, and turkeys. Local attractions and activities include:
- Mennonite Relief Expo & Fair
- Michigan Shore to Shore Riding & Hiking Trail passes nearby. It runs from Empire to Oscoda, and points north and south. It is a 500-mile interconnected system of trails.[http://www.kerchevalave.com/mtra/sh2sh.html Michigan Shore to Shore Riding and Hiking Trail].
- The Michigan AuSable Valley Railroad, a ¼ scale, {{RailGauge|16in}} gauge ridable miniature railway, which offers rides on a passenger train through {{convert|1.5|mi}} of jack pine country. Riders travel through parts of the Huron National Forest.[http://www.michiganausablevalleyrailroad.com/index.html Michigan Au Sable Valley Railroad.]
=Activities=
- Birding - Kirtland Warbler Habitat and Festival. The Kirtland's warbler has its habitat in the area.[http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10371_10402-175411--,00.html Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Kirtland's Warbler Populations Continue to Grow.] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071223080704/http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0%2C1607%2C7-153-10371_10402-175411--%2C00.html |date=2007-12-23 }} There is a Kirtland's Warbler Festival, which is sponsored in part by Kirtland Community College.{{cite web|url=http://warbler.kirtland.edu/|title=Kirtland Warbler Festival and links.|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080102164632/http://warbler.kirtland.edu/|archive-date=2008-01-02}}
- Boating, paddling (canoe and kayak)
- Fishing, particularly trout fishing
- Hiking
- Golf
- Hunting
- Cross-country skiing
- ORV, motorcycle and groomed snowmobile trails, including the renowned Bull Gap.{{Cite web |url=http://www.michigan.org/Property/Detail.aspx?p=B7456 |title=Michigan Organizations, Oscoda County Chamber of Commerce. |access-date=2008-05-02 |archive-date=2011-08-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110807144439/http://www.michigan.org/Property/Detail.aspx?p=B7456 |url-status=dead }}
- Every year, Fairview Area Schools puts on Eagle Festival. This festival is in the second week of October, and is a fundraiser for Fairview School's athletic department. The festival includes a parade, soccer games, a silent auction, car shows, kiddie games and more.{{Citation needed|date=March 2012}}
References
=Notes=
{{Reflist|group=upper-alpha}}
=Citations=
{{Reflist|30em}}
=Sources=
Howard and Joann Schrader Dunn, Jon, and Garrett, Kimball. Warblers. New York: Houghton Mifflin, 1997. Print.
USDA, Forest Service Huron-Manistee National Forests. Biological Opinion Monitoring2006.
External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20080210201635/http://fairview.k12.mi.us/ Fairview Community Schools]
- [http://www.michigan.org/Property/Detail.aspx?p=B7456 Michigan Organizations, Oscoda County Chamber of Commerce.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110807144439/http://www.michigan.org/Property/Detail.aspx?p=B7456 |date=2011-08-07 }}
{{Oscoda County, Michigan}}
{{authority control}}
Category:Unincorporated communities in Oscoda County, Michigan