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1966 Map of Point Lookout

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Point Lookout
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Point Lookout juts sharply into the waters of Saginaw Bay, defining the coastal character of this 1966 survey. The shoreline is a dense patchwork of seasonal and permanent settlements, including Birchwood Shores, Glenwood Beach, and Hammell Beach. Inland, the landscape transitions to the rural townships of Whitney and Sims, where small agricultural tracts are accessed by local routes like Whitman Road and Bessinger Road.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the location of family-centered landmarks such as Whitney Farms Cem and Sims Cem. The map also captures remnants of local industry and infrastructure, from a Quarry near Twining Road to the Pumping Station and offshore Crib connected by an Aqueduct at Whitestone Point. These features illustrate the mid-century development of the Arenac County coast as it balanced residential growth with the necessities of water management and resource extraction.