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1964 Map of Brevort

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

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Brevort sits at the edge of the Upper Peninsula's southern coast, serving as a focal point for this 1964 study of the shoreline where the Mackinac State Forest meets the waters of Lake Michigan. The landscape is defined by a complex network of waterways, including the Brevoort River and the Carp River, which wind through marshy terrain toward the lake. Along the coast, the geography becomes more pronounced at Manitou Payment Point and the elevations of the Highbanks.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant markers of mid-century community life, such as the Brevort Cem and the Brevort Airport. The map also captures the recreational character of the era, noting the Little Brevoort Lake Campground and a Roadside Park along the coastal highway. Numerous logging and access routes like the Caffey Trail and Jackson Trail crisscross the interior, reflecting the region's managed forest history.