2023 Map of Frankfort

About this map

Frankfort and Elberta serve as the primary hubs on this coastal sheet, situated where Betsie Lake meets the expansive Lake Michigan shoreline. The landscape is defined by its deep relationship with water, anchored by the massive interior basin of Crystal Lake, which is ringed by smaller settlements like Crystallia, Pilgrim, and Crystal Beach. To the north, the protected wilderness of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore encompasses a complex of smaller bodies including Long Lake, Round Lake, and Rush Lake. Genealogists and local historians can locate civic landmarks such as the Crystal Lake Township Cem North and Crystal Lake Township Cem East, while the northern hills are home to the Crystal Downs Country Club. The geography illustrates a specialized maritime and resort economy, from the docks of Frankfort to the sandy reaches of Platte River Point.