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1964 Map of McGulpin Point

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of McGulpin Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Mackinaw City anchors the southeastern shore of this mid-1960s survey, marking the strategic gateway where Lake Michigan meets the Straits of Mackinac. The map detail highlights the rugged coastal geography of the tip of Michigan's Lower Peninsula and the southern edge of the Upper Peninsula, featuring landmarks such as Mc Gulpin Point and Point La Barbe.

Navigational and maritime history is prominent, with the Light on St Helena Island and a series of depth soundings across the straits. Inland, the landscape is defined by protected lands including the Hiawatha National Forest and Hardwood State Forest Wa-Watam. Local history and genealogy interest is found in the siting of Lakeview Cem near the city and Gros Cap Cem to the north, alongside small water bodies like Freschette Lake and French Lake.