1983 Map of Good Harbor Bay

About this map

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore occupies a significant portion of this coastal landscape, protecting the dunes and woodlands bordering Good Harbor Bay. The map reveals a rural community structure defined by small crossroads settlements like Shaldas Corner, Shetland, and Isadore, many of which grew around early parish life and township services. Large glacial water bodies, specifically Little Traverse Lake and Lime Lake, dominate the interior, their shorelines dotted with recreation sites such as the Lime Lake Campground. Cultural history is well-preserved through numerous religious and memorial sites, including St Pauls Ch, Holy Rosary Ch, and the Swedish Mission Cem. This survey illustrates the balance between the burgeoning national lakeshore's preservation and the established farming and residential tracts in Cleveland and Centerville townships during the early 1980s.