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1971 Map of North Point

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of North Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Thunder Bay River State Forest dominates this coastal landscape on the edge of Lake Huron, where intricate shorelines and inland wetlands define the terrain. The presence of the Baarley Landing Strip and numerous Gravel Pits suggests a mid-century balance of recreation and local industry. The map reveals a complex aquatic geography, from the larger Thunder Bay and Whitefish Bay to tucked-away features like El Cajon Bay and Misery Bay.

Navigational landmarks such as North Point, Potter Point, and Whitefish Point anchor the peninsula, while several islands including Crooked Island and Round Island sit just offshore. This 1971 survey shows a sparsely populated area primarily accessed via North Road and Indian Road, reflecting the preserved character of the Lake Huron coast before more modern developments altered the rural shoreline.