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2019 Map of Empire

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Empire
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The coastal village of Empire serves as the focal point of this survey, situated on the edge of Lake Michigan within the massive glacial formations of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The topography is dominated by towering features like The Sleeping Bear and Old Baldy Dune, alongside the dramatic elevation of the Empire Bluffs. Human activity is woven through this landscape via an extensive network of recreational paths, including the Shauger Hill Trail and the Shore to Shore Trail.

Genealogists will find notable burial sites such as Maple Grove Cem, Platte Cem, and the Saint Philip Neri (Catholic) Church Cem. The map illustrates the boundary between Leelanau and Benzie counties, crossing through timbered lands and small water bodies like South Bar Lake and Taylor Lake. The inclusion of the Empire Airport and local roads like Burnham and Voice Rd provides a detailed view of the infrastructure supporting this northern Michigan community.