2014 Map of Gills Pier

About this map

Gills Pier stands as a focal point along the western shore of the Leelanau Peninsula, where the waters of Lake Michigan meet a landscape shaped by coastal drainage and early settlement. This 2014 survey reveals a transition between the elevated ridgelines of Island Watch and the low-lying basins of Lake Leelanau to the south. The inland geography is defined by a series of creeks, including Roaring Brook, Gills Cr, and Houdek Cr, which cut through the terrain toward the lake. The map is a valuable resource for genealogical research, documenting several distinct burial sites such as Saint Wenceslaus Cem and Onominese Cem. To the north, the village of Northport anchors the tip of the peninsula, while Leland occupies the narrow strip of land between the lakes. Prominent coastal features like Cemetery Point and Brady Point illustrate the varied shoreline of this maritime region.