2014 Map of Curtis East

About this map

Curtis sits on the western edge of this Upper Peninsula landscape, where the waters of Manistique Lake and S Manistique Lake dominate the geography. This 2014 survey reveals a transition from lakefront property and small settlements to the densely forested interior of Mackinac County. The map details a complex hydrographic network, including the Black Creek Flooding and the headwaters of numerous creeks like Portage Creek and Upper Black Cr that drain the timberlands. Cultural markers for genealogists and local historians include the Sandtown Cem located along Sandtown Rd. The terrain is characterized by low-lying basins and wetlands, evidenced by names like Furlong Pond and Spot Lake, reflecting the post-glacial swampy character typical of the region north of Lake Michigan. Forest trails and secondary roads such as Manistique Lakes Rd provide the primary access to these inland woods.