2017 Map of Big Stone Bay

About this map

Wilderness State Park anchors the southern coastline of this map, where the tip of Michigan's Lower Peninsula meets the expanse of Lake Michigan. The shoreline is defined by dramatic coastal features, including the long projection of Waugoshance Point and the shallow waters of Goose Bay and Big Stone Bay. These waters were historically significant for Great Lakes navigation, evidenced by the presence of Saint Helena Shoal and Saint Helena Island to the north, which sits just across the maritime boundary of Mackinac and Emmet Counties. Interior access is limited to a few specific routes like the Wilderness Park Scenic Drive and the Nebo Trail, reflecting the preserved and primitive nature of the landscape in the early 21st century. The map provides a detailed view of the complex wetland and coastal systems that characterize this remote northern Michigan shore.