1964 Map of McGulpin Point

About this map

Mc Gulpin Point stands at the northernmost reach of the Lower Peninsula, overlooking the deep waters of the Straits of Mackinac. This mid-century survey documents the strategic coastal geography where Lake Michigan meets the passage to Lake Huron. The area is defined by its transition from the settled streets of Mackinaw City to the timbered reaches of the Mackinaw State Forest. To the south, French Farm Lake and the marshy inlet of Cecil Bay offer a glimpse into the natural drainage patterns of Emmet County before later development modified the shoreline.