2011 Map of Deer Lake

About this map

Lake Superior dominates the southern reaches of this Keweenaw County shoreline, where the small settlement of Betsy sits along the sheltered waters of Betsy Bay. The landscape is defined by a dense network of freshwater systems, including the inland basins of Lake Gratiot, Deer Lake, and a portion of Lac La Belle to the northeast. Water moves through the terrain via the Little Gratiot River and the branching paths of the Big Betsy River and Little Betsy River, illustrating the complex drainage of this northern peninsula. Along the coast, Black Rock Point serves as a prominent geographic marker near the intersection of Hermits Cove Rd and Lac La Belle Rd. The map reveals a sparsely developed region where traditional roads follow the natural contours of the lakefront and river valleys, preserving the quiet character of the Michigan wilderness.