2019 Map of Shelldrake

About this map

Shelldrake sits along the shoreline of Whitefish Bay, where the Shelldrake River meets the cold waters of Lake Superior. This northern Michigan landscape is defined by its extensive wetlands and river systems, including the S Br Shelldrake River and unique water bodies like The Widewaters and Hawkins Lake. To the south, the community of Paradise serves as a local hub, featuring the Paradise Cem and connections to the Paradise Pathway. The map reveals a network of roads such as N Whitefish Point Rd and W M 123 that navigate the low-lying terrain between Shelldrake Lake and the coast. This 2019 survey documents a region where the natural hydrology of the McMullan Lakes and Dead Cr continues to dictate the patterns of human settlement and transport in Whitefish Township.