1982 Map of Cordwood Point

About this map

Mackinaw State Forest dominates this coastal landscape along the northern shores of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, where the Straits of Mackinaw meet Lake Huron. The map details the transition from the sandy reaches of Grass Bay and Grass Lake to the elevated terrain of the High Banks. A network of unpaved paths and local roads like Lakewood Drive and Mackinaw Straits Drive weave through the forest, serving remote cabins and the Radio Towers (WTOM). Across the South Channel, the southern tip of Bois Blanc Island is visible, featuring Walkers Point and the Coast Guard Chapel. This 1982 provisional edition captures a period of quiet recreation and conservation, illustrating the sparse settlement patterns and the preservation of the shoreline before modern expansion.