2023 Map of Kawkawlin

About this map

Linwood and Kawkawlin anchor this coastal landscape along the western shores of Saginaw Bay. The settlement pattern is defined by a series of beach communities, including Linwood Beach, Brissette Beach, and Little Killarney Beach, which sit between the open water and the significant wetlands of the Tobico Marsh. This environment is shaped by an intricate network of managed waterways like the North Branch Kawkawlin River, Rosebush Drain, and Railroad Drain, reflecting the region's long-standing efforts to drain the low-lying coastal plains for agricultural and residential use. Genealogy researchers will find several local burial grounds, such as Saint Ann Cem and Heavenly Rest Cem, while the presence of the Lake State Railway and various drains illustrates the local infrastructure supporting the Bay County economy.