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1984 Map of Au Sable Point

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Au Sable Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore dominates this 1980s planimetric survey, tracing the dramatic interface between the sandstone cliffs of the Upper Peninsula and Lake Superior. The map illustrates a landscape of protected public lands, including the Hiawatha National Forest and the Kingston State Forest, where logging history is hinted at by the remaining Old Grade Railroad.

Coastal landmarks such as Grand Island and the Lighthouse at Au Sable Point serve as orientation points for maritime history researchers. Further east, the Grand Sable Dunes and Kingston Plains showcase the distinct geography of Alger and Schoolcraft counties. This edition reflects the area's development into a major recreational corridor following its national lakeshore designation in the late 1960s, while maintaining the industrial traces of earlier timber extraction.