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2014 Map of North Manitou Island

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of North Manitou Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

North Manitou Island and its surrounding waters in the Beaver Archipelago are the primary focus of this modern survey. The map details the isolated geography of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, highlighting internal water bodies like Lake Manitou and Tamarack Lake. Settlement patterns on the island are sparse, centered around the historic road network including Manitou Island Rd and Chicago Rd, which once supported the island's timber and farming communities.

Further south, the map captures a portion of the neighboring landmass featuring the South Manitou Island Cem, a significant site for genealogists researching the maritime and pioneer families of Leelanau County. Landmarks like Gull Point, Sandy Point, and the treacherous North Manitou Shoals emphasize the island's relationship with Lake Michigan and the navigational challenges of the Manitou Passage.