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1983 Map of Glen Arbor

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Glen Arbor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore dominates this coastal landscape along the Lake Michigan shoreline, as recorded during a 1979 field check. The map details the rural character of the Leelanau Peninsula, highlighting the small settlement at Port Oneida and the village of Glen Arbor. The interior is defined by a series of prominent glacial features and freshwater bodies, including the elevated Prospect Hill and the winding Crystal River which connects Fisher Lake toward the lake.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the documentation of several family-named roads and burial sites, such as Kelderhouse Cem and St Joseph Cem. The presence of Leelanau Sch and St Joseph Ch underscores the community hubs that persisted as the region transitioned into a nationally protected recreation area. The topography reveals the steep bluffs of Pyramid Point and the complex drainage of Shalda Creek, illustrating the natural barriers that shaped early settlement patterns.