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1964 Map of Epoufette

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Epoufette
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Epoufette sits at the center of this coastal survey, serving as a primary point of human activity along the northern shores of Lake Michigan. The settlement is closely tied to the water, sheltered by Point Epoufette and overlooking Epoufette Bay. Inland, the landscape is defined by the Mackinac State Forest, where a network of historic routes like the Old Stage Trail and Hiawatha Trail cut through the timber and wetlands.

The presence of the Epoufette Cem and a designated Campground near the coast highlights the transition from early settlement to mid-century recreation. Significant water bodies such as Sand Lake and McNamara Pond dot the northern interior, while the shoreline features distinctive landmarks like Epoufette Island and the offshore Pelkie Reef. This map documents a quiet period in the Upper Peninsula, balancing the fishing traditions of the harbor with the logging history preserved in the surrounding forest tracts.