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2023 Map of Mapleton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Old Mission Peninsula and the western shores of Leelanau County define this coastal landscape, separated by the deep waters of the West Arm Grand Traverse Bay. The settlement of Mapleton sits on the eastern neck of the peninsula, serving as a focal point for the surrounding orchards and residential roads. The map captures the distinct shoreline geometry of the region, from the sheltered waters of Bowers Harbor and Suttons Bay to the prominent landforms of Neah-Ta-Wanta Point and Stony Point.

Genealogists and local historians can locate long-established sites such as the Bowers Harbor Cem and Ogdensburg Cem, which reflect the area's early settlement history. The network of roads, including Neahtawanta Rd and S Stony Point Rd, illustrates how development has followed the contours of the bay. The map also identifies smaller water features like Lee Creek, providing a detailed look at the drainage patterns feeding into Lake Michigan.