2017 Map of Elk Rapids

About this map

Old Mission Peninsula divides the waters of Grand Traverse Bay, anchoring a landscape defined by its deep relationship with Lake Michigan. In the early 21st century, this area maintained its distinct character, from the clustered settlement at Old Mission near Old Mission Harbor to the eastern shores where Elk Rapids sits at the narrow outlet of Elk River. The map details the transition from the peninsula's orchards and residential roads like Center Rd and Mission Rd to the mainland's larger interior water bodies. Genealogists can locate Lakeside Cem on the peninsula or Maple Grove Cem near Spencer Bay. The proximity of Birch Lake, Bass Lake, and Elk Lake creates a dense network of riparian environments and specialized coastal landmarks such as Leffingwell Point and Meguzee Point.