People and Places of the Past

Map and History

We encourage you to explore the numerous historic landscapes cradled within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The historic properties map will invite you into each highlighted site for a link to history, photos and projects.

Pick up a copy of our Field Guide at the Port Oneida Heritage Center that will provide information on each farm.  Park your cars and consider hiking and biking where appropriate to maintain the peaceful, pastoral landscape.

Please do not enter vacant buildings, or damage them in any way.

Some structures are in poor condition so take care to stay at a distance for your safety.

Please respect private properties in the Lakeshore.

“Wandering amongst the old farms added another dimension to our trip…”

Olsen House Exhibit
Glen Haven Historic District
Good Harbor Bay Area
North Manitou Island
Port Oneida Rural Historic District
South Manitou Island
Platte Bay Area

Additional resources:

Port Oneida – “Farming at the Water’s Edge”

South Manitou Island – “Coming Through with Rye”

North Manitou Island – “Tending a Comfortable Wilderness”

  1. North Manitou Island Village & Manitou Island Association
  2. U.S. Life Saving Service National Historic Landmark District
  3. Cottage Row
  4. West Side Barn
  5. Cemetery
  6. Bournique Cottage
  7. G.J. Hutzler Farm
  8. SMI Agricultural District
  9. G.C. Hutzler Farm
  10. Haas Farm
  11. South Manitou Island Lighthouse, Village and U.S. Life-Saving Service Complex
  12. Beck Farm
  13. Bufka Farm
  14. Kropp Farm
  15. Eitzen Farm
  16. Shalda Log Cabin
  17. Port Oneida Rural Historic District
  18. D.H. Day Log Cabin & Campground
  19. Sleeping Bear Point U.S. Life Saving Service Complex
  20. Glen Haven Historic Village
  21. Sleeping Bear Inn
  22. D.H. Day Farm (private)
  23. Tweddle School
  24. Tweddle Farm
  25. Treat Farm
  26. Aral Townsite
  27. Esch Farmhouse
  28. Boekeloo Lodge
  29. Ken-Tuck-U-Inn
  30. South Manitou Island
  31. North Manitou Island