
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore protects the southeast corner of this island landscape, where the land meets the deep waters of Lake Michigan. The shoreline is defined by the prominent Vessel Point, a landform that serves as a landmark for those navigating the waters around the Manitou Islands. Much of the southern interior is designated as the Sleeping Bear Dunes Wilderness, preserving the natural state of the terrain as it appeared in the early 21st century. Access through this protected area is provided by the North Manitou Island Trails Trl, which winds through the dunes and wooded sections within the township boundary of t32n r14w. This survey focuses on the intersection of maritime geography and federal conservation efforts on the island's northeastern edge.
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1954 · Escanaba
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Cheboygan
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · North Manitou
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · South Fox Island
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Escanaba
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Escanaba
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Cheboygan
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1983 · North Manitou Island
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
1983 · Leland
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
1984 · Washington Island
USGS Topo · 1:100,000