2017 Map of Shot Point

About this map

Lake Superior dominates the majority of this coastal survey, where the vast waters of the largest Great Lake meet the northern edge of the Upper Peninsula. The shoreline is punctuated by Shot Point, a distinctive geographic protrusion that serves as a primary navigational landmark for the region. Located within the township designated by the public land survey as Township 48 North, Range 23 West, this area represents a quiet stretch of the Michigan coast where the terrestrial landscape is limited to a narrow band along the southern margin. This mapping project illustrates the interface between the lake and the Marquette County shoreline, providing a clear record of the coastline's geometry in the early twenty-first century.