2023 Map of Rapid River

About this map

Little Bay de Noc forms the dramatic southern anchor of this Upper Peninsula landscape, where the confluence of the Rapid River and Whitefish River meets the waters of Lake Michigan. The settlement of Rapid River serves as the local hub, supported by smaller historical communities like Masonville and Garth, the latter situated near the protective reach of Garth Point. The area's commitment to natural preservation and recreation is evident through the inclusion of the Whitefish Wild and Scenic River corridor and the expansive Hiawatha National Forest. Significant local history and genealogy markers are present, such as the Rapid River Cem and the individual McLeod Grave on the Stonington Peninsula. Traditional industry is noted at the Haymeadow Gravel Pit, while the modern recreational landscape is defined by the Bay De Noc - Grand Island Trl and the Rapid River Ski Trl winding through the northern timberlands.