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2011 Map of Gills Pier

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Gills Pier
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Onomonese Indian Cemetery and Onominese Cemetery sit near the northern coastline of the Leelanau Peninsula, overlooking the vast expanse of Lake Michigan. This 2011 topographic survey reveals a landscape of high bluffs and numerous burial sites, including Saint Wenceslaus Cemetery and Beechwood Cemetery, reflecting the area's deep indigenous and settler heritage. The settlement of Gills Pier serves as a central landmark along a coastline defined by prominent features such as Cemetery Point and Brady Point.

To the south, the northern reaches of Lake Leelanau are visible, with Wardens Point extending into its waters. The drainage patterns are marked by small waterways like Gills Creek, Houdek Creek, and Roaring Brook, which cut through the terrain toward the lake. A network of county roads, including N Swede Rd and N Peshawbestown Rd, connects these rural sites, tracing the modern topography of Leelanau County.