deÂ·camp (dÄ­-kÄmpâ²) intr.v. deÂ·camped, deÂ·campÂ·ing, deÂ·camps 1. To depart secretly or suddenly. 2. To depart from a camp or camping ground. [French dÃ©camper, from Old French descamper, to strike camp : des-, de- + camper, to camp (from camp, camp; see camp1).] deÂ·campâ²ment n.
Manistique Township, Michigan. Manistique Township is a civil township of Schoolcraft County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,053 at the 2000 census. The City of Manistique is located at the southwest corner of the township, but is administratively autonomous. Geography.
As of the 2010 census, the city population was 3,097. The city lies on the north shore of Lake Michigan, at the southwest corner of Manistique Township, but is politically autonomous. Manistique was founded where the Manistique River flows into Lake Michigan, forming somewhat of a natural harbor, which has since been improved with breakwaters, dredging, and a lighthouse. The city takes its name from the Manistique River. The economy also depends heavily on tourism.