2014 Map of North Manitou Island OE NE

About this map

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore occupies the southwestern corner of this coastal quadrangle, where the land meets the vast expanse of Lake Michigan. This 2014 survey captures a section of North Manitou Island, focusing on the topography around Vessel Point. The island's geography is defined by its significant relief, with contour lines indicating steep slopes rising from the shoreline toward the interior. N Manitou Lake Rd provides a singular point of inland access through the federally protected dunes. The majority of this map is dedicated to the surrounding open water, emphasizing the isolated nature of the island and its strategic position within the Manitou Passage. This edition serves as a precise record of the shoreline and elevation patterns as they existed in the early 21st century.