2011 Map of Traverse Island

About this map

Traverse Island sits prominently in the waters of Lake Superior off the Keweenaw Peninsula, anchoring this coastal survey from the early 21st century. The shoreline is defined by the small settlement of Rabbit Bay, where the local road network, including Rabbit Bay Rd and Gaspard Rd, connects sparse residential developments to the surrounding timberlands. The hydrology of the area is characterized by short, direct drainage systems such as Lahti Creek and Le Chance Creek that empty into the bay. Further inland, the presence of Mud Lake and its associated Mud Lake Creek suggests a low-lying, wetland environment typical of the northern Michigan woods. This map captures a quiet coastal community where the transition from the State Forest Rd to the rocky shoreline of the Great Lakes remains largely undisturbed.