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2017 Map of Manistique West

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Manistique West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Indian Lake and the northern shoreline of Lake Michigan anchor this survey of the central Upper Peninsula. The landscape is defined by the transition from the dense woodlands of the Hiawatha National Forest to a series of recreational and residential developments along the water, including Evergreen Shores and Michiwaukee Shores. To the west, the settlement of Thompson sits near the mouth of Thompson Creek, where the Thompson Cemetery and various local roads like Ivan Carlson Road provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians.

In the eastern portion of the map, the city of Manistique is situated where the Manistique River meets the lake. A notable engineering landmark, the Siphon Bridge, is located here, reflecting the area's unique infrastructure. The coastal reach is dotted with numerous beaches such as Ossawinamakee Beach and Copenhagen Beach, illustrating the shift toward seasonal tourism and lakeside living that characterizes this modern era of Schoolcraft County.