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1973 Map of Engadine

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Engadine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The northern settlement of Engadine serves as the primary hub on this map, situated where the Soo Line railroad intersects the Hiawatha Trail. This portion of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula shows a landscape defined by timber resources and coastal access, with the Mackinac State Forest covering much of the central terrain. The map details a transition from the inland gravel pits and small sidings like Swift Siding to the dramatic shoreline of Lake Michigan.

Water plays a critical role in the local geography, from the interior Miller Lake and Mud Lake to the drainage networks of the Rock River and Crow River. Along the coast, the prominence of Big Knob and the Big Knob Campground mark a notable recreational landmark, while offshore hazards like Cranberry Shoal indicate the importance of hydrographic data for Great Lakes navigation. This survey documents the area's infrastructure just as modern utility pipelines were becoming established across the forest.