2014 Map of Gay

About this map

Gay and Snowshoe sit along the shoreline of Lake Superior in this remote stretch of Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula. The landscape is defined by the sharp boundary between Keweenaw Co and Houghton Co, where the coastline curves from the mouth of the Tobacco River south toward Grand Traverse Bay. The geography transitions from the upland interior to prominent coastal features like Traverse Point and Louis Point. Local access is provided by thoroughfares such as Liminga Rd and Gay Rd, while more specialized routes like Pier Rd and Vehicle Trail 124 suggest the historical industrial and maritime significance of these small coastal settlements. The mapping of the Traverse River entering Traverse Bay highlights the essential relationship between the region's inland waterways and the expansive lake.