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1964 Map of Big Stone Bay

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Big Stone Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Wilderness State Park dominates the southern coastline of this maritime survey, stretching across the northern tip of the Lower Peninsula where the shoreline transitions between Sturgeon Bay and the wide reach of Big Stone Bay. The map records a complex coastal environment of marshes and points, notably Waugoshance Point and Goose Bay, which define the intricate interface between land and water.

Northward across the expanse of Lake Michigan, the isolated St Helena Island and the nearby St Helena Shoal provide critical navigation context for the Straits region. An Indefinite Boundary separates the waters of Mackinac Co and Emmet Co, illustrating the administrative divisions that persist even in the open water. This 1964 edition reflects the preserved natural state of the area, focusing on the bathymetry and topography of a region largely dedicated to conservation and coastal safety.