2014 Map of Kawkawlin

About this map

The western shores of Saginaw Bay are defined by a series of beach settlements and ecological preserve areas, where the land meets Lake Huron through a network of intricate drainages and marshes. The northern community of Linwood serves as a local hub, with its religious and genealogical history anchored by Saint Ann Cem and Protestant Cem. Moving south along the shoreline, the map details numerous waterfront enclaves including Linwood Beach, Killarney Beach, and Lagoon Beach, which are separated from the inland agriculture by the expansive Tobico Marsh and Tobico Lagoon. Further inland, the Kawkawlin River and its North Branch wind through the landscape toward the community of Kawkawlin. This area's infrastructure is dominated by the Lake State Railway and a complex system of managed waterways like Rosebush Drain and Millpond Drain, which reflect the region's long-standing drainage efforts for both residential development and agriculture.