2011 Map of Port Austin East

About this map

The northern tip of Michigan's Thumb is defined here by the rocky protrusion of Pointe aux Barques and the maritime activities centered around Port Austin. This coastal landscape at the start of the 2010s shows a transition from historical industry to modern recreation, with several marinas such as Eagles Marina and Chets Boat Livery serving boaters on Lake Huron. Local history is preserved at the Saint Michael Cemetery and Port Austin Cemetery, while the Grind Stone City Post Office marks a settlement known for its specialized quarrying past. Inland, the terrain is shaped by the drainage of Grant Creek and Bird Creek, with the landscape dedicated to both agriculture and leisure at the Bird Creek Golf Course and Windy Hill Campground. Offshore, the Port Austin Reef Light remains a critical navigational landmark for vessels navigating toward Alaska Bay or Eagle Bay.