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1984 Map of Harbor Beach

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Harbor Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The agricultural thumb of Michigan meets the expanse of Lake Huron in this detailed 1980s-era survey. The county seat of Bad Axe stands as a primary hub in the northwest, supported by infrastructure like the Huron County Memorial Airport and a dense network of local township roads and drains such as Sigel Drain and Lincoln Drain. This landscape is defined by its rectilinear township grid, which organizes the numerous small farming communities like Verona, Parisville, and Rapson.

Along the coast, maritime features come to the forefront, from the Lighthouse near Sand Beach to natural landmarks like Smokers Point and Wankes Reef. The map also highlights significant conservation areas, including the Minden City State Game Area and Sanilac State Game Area, which break the pattern of cultivated fields. The inclusion of the United States Canada international boundary in the middle of Lake Huron underscores the region's position as a border zone.