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1982 Map of Algoma NE

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Algoma NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The dramatic shoreline of Lake Michigan in Door County is defined here by the prominent bluffs of Clay Banks, where the land drops sharply toward the water. This early 1980s landscape reveals a rural coastal economy transitioning between agriculture and conservation, centered around the small settlement of Salona. The presence of the Schuyler Creek State Fishery Area and LaSalle County Park highlights the importance of the lakefront for both environmental management and public recreation during this era.

Local history is preserved at the Claybanks Cem, located near where Schuyler Creek and Bear Creek drain toward the lake. The topography is dotted with family-scale landmarks like Mt Lookout and several industrial features including a Gravel Pit and Sandpit, indicating the local extraction of glacial materials. A network of country roads such as Midway Road and La Salle Road connects these coastal farms and homesteads to the interior.