2014 Map of Port Austin East

About this map

Port Austin and Grind Stone City anchor this northern tip of Michigan's Thumb, where the land meets the expansive waters of Lake Huron. The landscape is defined by its coastal landmarks and a grid of rural roads named for early families and local geography, such as Thuemmel Rd, Hellems Rd, and Tomlinson Rd. For those researching local heritage, the map identifies significant burial sites including Saint Michael Cem and Port Austin Cem. Along the jagged shoreline, geographic features like Burnt Cabin Point and Pointe aux Barques break the coastline into distinct coves like Alaska Bay and Eagle Bay. The presence of the Grindstone Air Harbor Airport and the transition between agricultural sections and maritime edges highlights the area's dual identity as both a lakeside retreat and a settled farming community.