2023 Map of Gills Pier

About this map

The coastal village of Leland sits on a narrow strip of land between the expansive waters of Lake Michigan and the northern reaches of Lake Leelanau. This landscape in the northwestern portion of Michigan’s Leelanau Peninsula is defined by its deep connection to the water, featuring prominent landforms like Cemetery Point and Wardens Point. The interior reveals a history of spiritual and community centers, documented through several burial grounds including the Onominese Indian Cem and the Saint Wenceslaus Cem. Transport and infrastructure are represented by the presence of the Dune Bird Airport near E Kolarik Rd, while the hydrography is characterized by numerous small streams such as Roaring Brook and Gills Creek that drain toward the coastline. This 2023 survey provides a modern record of the area’s traditional township boundaries and its enduring lakeside settlement patterns.