2011 Map of Forest Beach

About this map

Lake Michigan dominates the western half of this coastal area, meeting the shoreline at Sevenmile Point before sweeping southeast into Little Traverse Bay. The landscape is defined by the transition from rural agricultural roads to modern recreational developments. To the north, the terrain is partitioned by a grid of named routes like Wressel Rd and Heynig Rd, while the southern portion reveals the dense, winding residential patterns of Forest Beach. Local landmarks such as the Harbor Point Golf Course and the path of Fivemile Creek illustrate the intersection of natural drainage and coastal land use. The road network, including the curving Lower Shore Dr, follows the contours of the shoreline, highlighting the area's development as a waterfront community during the early 21st century.