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2011 Map of Harbor Beach

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Harbor Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Harbor Beach serves as the focal point of this Huron County shoreline, where the Harbor of Refuge and the Harbor Beach Light manage the maritime traffic of Lake Huron. The map illustrates a developed coastal fringe transitioning into a systematic grid of agricultural land to the west, marked by significant homestead-era roads like Rapson Rd and Section Line Rd.

South of the main town, the inland settlement of Helena sits near the intersection of Helena Rd and Buhl Rd, indicating a secondary hub for the surrounding rural community. Local history is anchored by the Rock Falls Cemetery near Crane Point and the Saint Anthony Cemetery further south, while drainage patterns such as Rock Falls Creek and Buckley Creek define the low-lying topography that flows toward the lake. The presence of the Harbor Beach Golf Course and North Park Campgrounds highlights the region's mid-century evolution into a seasonal destination.