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2014 Map of Port Austin West

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Port Austin West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Lake Huron dominates the northern reaches of this coastal Michigan landscape, where the shoreline is defined by hazardous underwater features such as Flat Rock Point Reef and Hat Point Reef. These maritime hazards flank the prominent landforms of Flat Rock Point and Hat Point, indicating the navigational complexities of the Tip of the Thumb region. Inland, the settlement of Port Austin serves as a primary hub, connected by a network of local thoroughfares including Port Austin Rd and N Van Dyke Rd.

Evidence of earlier habitation and local history remains visible at the Port Crescent Cem, located near the settlement of Port Crescent. The road network, featuring names like Knoblock Rd, Ahearn Rd, and Larned Rd, reveals the enduring rural property divisions of Port Austin Township. This 2014 survey illustrates the contemporary balance between protected shoreline areas and the established residential and agricultural grids of Huron County.