Thompson Point
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries Thompson bustled with the activities of seven lumber companies.  The town was the last port of call for the "Christmas Tree Ship," Rouse Simmons, which sank in 1912 after departing for Chicago loaded with evergreens.
» National Archives - The Christmas Tree Ship

Other Locations from this Episode:

Seul Choix Point Light - Seney National Wildlife Refuge - Colwell Lake Trail - Pine Marten Run

Ashford Lake Trail - Rainey Wildlife Area - Bishop Baraga Shrine - Indian Lake State Park - Big Springs

Fayette Historic Town Site - Thompson Point - Thompson Fish Hatchery

Manistique Breakwater Light/Manistique Boardwalk - Manistique Water Tower/Schoolcraft County Museum/Siphon Bridge

Manistique Central Park - Schoolcraft County Environmental Lab

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