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2014 Map of Good Harbor Bay

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Good Harbor Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore dominates the western shoreline of this Leelanau Peninsula landscape, where the waters of Good Harbor Bay meet the glacial terrain of northern Michigan. This modern survey illustrates a diverse geography ranging from the coastal bluffs to the prominent inland peak of Sugarloaf Mtn. The map documents a significant concentration of local heritage sites, including numerous small burial grounds such as Cleveland Cem, Kilwy Cem, and Grindstuen Cem, which reflect the area's early settlement patterns.

Water is a defining element beyond the Big Lake, with Little Traverse Lake and Lime Lake providing central focal points. The small communities of Isadore and Bodus anchor the interior, while aviation history is noted by the presence of the Sugar Loaf Resort Airport. The land is divided by a network of rural routes like W Harbor Hwy and S Maple City Rd, connecting the scattered farmsteads and parish churches that characterize this quiet corner of Centerville Township.