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1984 Map of Charlevoix

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Charlevoix
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Lake Michigan dominates this coastal landscape, surrounding the scattered islands of the Beaver Islands State Wildlife Research Area and the isolated South Fox Island Lighthouse. The shoreline of the northern Lower Peninsula is defined by its deep bays and glacial lakes, notably the expansive Lake Charlevoix with its South Arm, and the long, narrow Lake Leelanau. Local hubs like Charlevoix and Boyne City serve as anchors for the region, while smaller communities such as Ironton, Peshawbestown, and Omena reflect the enduring settlement patterns of the Leelanau and Antrim county coasts.

Conservation areas are prominent throughout the map, including the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on North Manitou and the rugged reaches of Leelanau State Park. The interior is characterized by township structures like Eveline and Jordan, where the terrain begins to rise away from the water. Transport networks, including Highway 31 and Highway 131, connect these coastal towns to the woodlots and smaller inland waters like Torch Lake and Intermediate Lake.