2019 Map of Point Aux Barques

About this map

Lake Michigan dominates the eastern half of this survey, defining a jagged shoreline of small peninsulas and narrow creek mouths in Thompson Township. The terrain is characterized by numerous coastal features including Wiggins Point, Bourassas Point, and Point Aux Barques, which jut into the lake near the submerged Wiggins Point Shoal. Several small waterways, such as Dead Horse Cr and Bursaw Cr, drain the forested interior toward the lake. The land is navigated through a network of local roads and trails like Saltzman Rd and the Barque Point Trail, suggesting a landscape used for seasonal recreation and timber management. This 2019 edition provides a contemporary record of the shifting shoreline and local access routes within Schoolcraft County.