2019 Map of Rapid River

About this map

Little Bay de Noc forms the southern boundary of this Delta County landscape, where the waters of the Rapid River and the Whitefish Wild and Scenic River converge before emptying into Lake Michigan. The settlement of Rapid River serves as a central hub, flanked by the smaller communities of Masonville, Maplewood, and Garth. This 2019 survey illustrates a landscape heavily defined by its recreational and environmental protections, with much of the northern terrain encompassed by the Hiawatha National Forest. Local history is preserved in several small burial sites, including the Rapid River Cemetery, the Garth Point Cemetery, and the isolated McLeod Grave. The mapping of the Bay de Noc - Grand Island trail and the Rapid River Ski trails reflects the modern transition of the Upper Peninsula economy toward seasonal tourism and outdoor heritage.