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1971 Map of Presque Isle

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

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The dual peninsulas of the Michigan coast dominate this 1971 survey, showcasing a landscape defined by maritime navigation and industrial extraction. The northern peninsula is anchored by a prominent Lighthouse at North Point and an Old Lighthouse overlooking Presque Isle Harbor, while the southern False Presque Isle remains largely undeveloped near the Besser Natural Area.

Industry and recreation sit side-by-side, evidenced by the massive Quarry and associated Conveyors at Stoneport contrasting with the seasonal grounds of Camp Chickagami. Inland, the terrain is pocketed with numerous water bodies like Lake Esau and Lotus Lake, while the local road network, including Grand Lake Road and Whiskey Road, connects scattered settlements and the Presque Isle Cem. This map records a moment when the region's shipping legacy and limestone industry were fully integrated into the Lake Huron shoreline.