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2014 Map of Little Point Sable

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Little Point Sable
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Lake Michigan dominates the western portion of this coastal survey, where the prominent headland of Little Point Sable juts into the water. This transition from the deep lake to the dune-heavy shoreline of Oceana County is defined by the proximity of Silver Lake, which sits just inland, separated from the larger lake by a narrow strip of land. The local road network, including Lighthouse Dr and W State Park Rd, suggests a landscape shaped by both its maritime heritage and the preservation of the shore's natural topography.

Evidence of local history is found in the naming of rural routes such as S Stone Church Rd and S Point Rd, which provide context for the settlement patterns in the township. Small watercourses like Silver Cr drain the sandy elevations toward the lake, while modern residential and recreational access is highlighted by roads such as N Sahara Trl and N Silver Ridge Rd near the popular lakefront areas.