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2023 Map of Manistique West

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Manistique West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Indian Lake dominates the northern landscape of this Schoolcraft County coastal survey, serving as a focal point for numerous residential developments and beaches. The shoreline is densely populated with community clusters including Evergreen Shores, Copenhagen Beach, and Sunset Beach, reflecting a history of recreational and residential growth along the water's edge. To the east, the city of Manistique sits at the mouth of the Manistique River, where the river meets the vast expanse of Lake Michigan.

Southwest along the coast, the settlement of Thompson provides a secondary anchor near the Hiawatha National Forest. Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the documentation of the Indian Lake Mission Cemetery near the north shore and the Thompson Township Cemetery further south. The map captures a sophisticated network of local infrastructure, from the winding County Highway 442 to the intricate street grids of the lakeside communities, all set against a backdrop of coastal points like Ash Point and Stony Point.