2023 Map of Harbor Beach OE E

About this map

Lake Huron dominates this coastal landscape in eastern Huron County, where the shoreline is defined by the gentle indentations of Sharpe Bay and Purdy Bay. This map captures the modern residential and recreational layout of the Thumb region, illustrating a network of coastal roads such as Lakeside Dr and S Lakeshore Rd that parallel the water. The survey maintains the historic Public Land Survey System framework, noting the division between t16n r16e and t15n r16e. Inland, the area transitions to a rural grid represented by Helena Rd, showing the continued significance of these primary thoroughfares in connecting the small lakeside communities. The map provides a clear view of the contemporary interface between the vast Great Lakes water system and the settled Michigan shoreline.