2011 Map of Shallows

About this map

Sault Sainte Marie and the surrounding shoreline of Lake Superior define this northern Michigan landscape, where the Saint Marys River meets the industrial and recreational waterfront. This survey highlights the transition from urban infrastructure, such as The C Reiss Coal Company and the Sault Sainte Marie Rest Area, to the semi-rural outskirts characterized by landmarks like the Pine Grove Grange. Further inland, the terrain is marked by a complex network of waterways, including Beaver Meadow Creek and the East Branch Waiska River, which drain into Izank Walton Bay. Local historical and community sites are well-documented, from the Sherman Park Zoo and Tanglewood Marsh Golf Course near the coast to the more secluded Cottage Park Cemetery. The map captures the grid-like road expansion pushing south from the river into the wooded and marshy environments near Shallows.