1984 Map of Beaver Island

About this map

The remote archipelago of northern Lake Michigan anchors this mid-1980s survey, highlighting the isolated settlement of St James and the surrounding island chain. As part of the Mackinaw State Forest, the landscape on Beaver Island is characterized by interior lakes like Lake Geneserath and Font Lake, providing a clear view of the island's interior drainage and road network leading to the Beaver Island Airport. To the east, the mainland coast of the Lower Peninsula is detailed from Cross Village down through the quiet landings at Good Hart and Middle Village, tracing the shoreline along Sturgeon Bay. Significant maritime landmarks, including the St James Lighthouse and the distant Seul Choix Point Lighthouse on the Upper Peninsula shore, emphasize the area's navigational importance. The map also captures the smaller, uninhabited components of the Michigan Islands National Wildlife Refuge, such as Garden Island and High Island.