2017 Map of McGulpin Point

About this map

Mackinaw City sits at the southern hinge of the Straits of Mackinac, serving as the gateway to the Upper Peninsula across the wide waters of Lake Michigan. This 2017 study captures the shoreline as it stretches from McGulpin Point around to Cecil Bay, showing a landscape defined by its maritime position and protected woodlands. Inland, the N Country National Scenic Trail winds through the forest near French Farm Lake, while the northern shore is dominated by the Hiawatha National Forest and the settlement at Gros Cap. Small islands like Saint Helena Island and Green Island punctuate the straits, marking the passage between Michigan's two peninsulas. The presence of Lakeview Cem and Gros Cap Cem provides fixed points for genealogical research in these long-established coastal communities.