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2019 Map of North Point

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of North Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Lake Huron defines the eastern boundary of this coastal landscape in Alpena, where a complex network of bays and inlets creates a distinctive shoreline. The peninsula terminating at North Point separates the expansive Thunder Bay to the south from the sheltered waters of Misery Bay and El Cajon Bay to the north. Inland, the terrain is characterized by extensive wetlands and small freshwater bodies like Grass Lake and Elbow Lake, which reflect the low-lying glacial geography of the region.

Access to the shoreline is provided by a series of local routes, including Huron Beach Rd and N Point Rd, which lead to residential clusters and seasonal properties. Named landmarks such as Stoneycroft Point, Potter Point, and Whitefish Point dot the coast, while Round Island and Crooked Island sit just offshore. This 2019 survey documents the modern balance between the natural marshlands and the residential development stretching along the Lake Huron waterfront north of the Alpena city center.