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2011 Map of Middle Island

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Middle Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Middle Island sits at the center of this coastal survey, where the historic Middle Island Light guided maritime traffic through the open waters of Lake Huron. The shoreline of Alpena County is defined by prominent landforms such as Monaghan Point and South Ninemile Point, which shelter small inlets like Morris Bay and Lincoln Bay.

Inland, the terrain transitions into a landscape of wetlands and small drainages, including Grass Lake and Long Lake Creek. The local infrastructure reflects a mix of remote coastal access and small-scale aviation, evidenced by the Baarlear Landing Strip. Roads such as Old Grade Rd and Wreck Rd hint at the area's logistical and maritime history, while Turnbull Mill Rd suggests earlier industrial or milling activities near the lakefront.