2019 Map of Saugatuck

About this map

The Kalamazoo River winds its way toward Lake Michigan, defining the layout of the twin coastal communities of Saugatuck and Douglas. This survey shows the intricate water network of the Lake Michigan shoreline, from the prominent dunes of Mt Baldhead and Pelican Peak to the inland waters of Goshorn Lake and Tyler Bayou. The settlement pattern reflects a deeply rooted lakeside history, with established burial grounds including Riverside Cemetery, Douglas Cemetery, and the Gibson Cemetery near the Shore Acres Bike Park. Transport routes like the Blue Star Highway and numerous numbered avenues cut through the landscape, connecting northern Holland to southern residential pockets like Shorewood and Beachmont. To the east, the Indian Cut and Indian Point areas highlight the complex marshy terrain where the river broadens before reaching the harbor.