2011 Map of Curtis West

About this map

Manistique Lake and South Manistique Lake dominate this portion of Mackinac County, connected by a network of waterways and wetlands that includes the Shoepac River and Wolf Creek. The landscape is a mix of recreational shoreline and timber-harvesting history, evidenced by the presence of the Old Bryan Grade Rd, a reminder of the region's logging rail infrastructure. Local community landmarks such as Curtis Cemetery and the Blue Heron Golf Course are situated near the northern lake's edge, while the South Manistique Lake Campground serves visitors at the narrowest point of the southern lake. Islands like Gull Island and Norton Island punctuate the large open waters, highlighting the glacial topography of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This 2011 survey captures the area's transition into a modern recreational destination while preserving the footprints of its industrial past.