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               SHORELAND

     SERVICE AND DEVELOPMENT








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              MANAGEMENT
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              EASTERN U.P. REGIONAL
             PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
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                         SHORELAND
         SERVICE AND DEVELOPMENT
                       MANAGEMENT
                                PLAN



                                FOR THE

*                     ~~~~EASTERN UPPER PENINSULA







                               PREPARED BY
                   THE EASTERN UPPER PENINSULA REGIONAL
                    PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
                              DECEMBER, 1995




       The preparation of this report was financed in part through a Michigan Coastal Zone
         Management Grant from the Department of Environmental Quality and through
   the Michigan Department of Transportation to compliment Michigan's Island Explorer Water Trail.








                     TABLE OF CONTENTS


      Introduction....................                                        1

      Communities ....................2

          St. Ignace ...................2

          Bois Blanc Island................                               7

          Mackinac Island.................10

          Round Island ..................10

          Les Cheneaux Islands...............13

          Government Island ................14

          DeTour Village .................14

          Drummond Island ................15

0                ~~~~~Raber ....................18

          Lime Island...................21

          Munuscong Lake Shoreline - Neebish Island ......21

          Barbeau....................24

          Sugar Island ..................25

          Sault Ste. Marie .................25

      Transportation Corridors ................32

      Recommendations ..................34

      1995 Boater Survey ..................36








*                               ~~~~~~~~LIST OF MAPS

   Map 1 - Community Locations ..............3

   Map 2 - City of St. Ignace - Commercial Services.......4

   Map 3 - City of St. Ignace - Land Use...........                         5

   Map 4 - Les Cheneaux Shoreline - Commercial Services  ....               8

   Map 5 - Bois Blanc Island - Commercial Services.......                   9

   Map 6 - Mackinac Island - Commercial Services ........1 

   Map 7 - Mackinac Island - Land Use ............12

   Map 8 - DeTour Village and Surrounding Shoreline -
          Commercial Services...............16

   Map 9 - DeTour Village and Surrounding Shoreline -
          Land Use...................17

   Map 10 - Drummond Island - Commercial Services.......19

   Map I1I - Lime Island and Surrounding Shoreline of Raber Township -
          Commercial Services...............22

   Map 12 - Lime Island and Surrounding Shoreline of Raber Township -
          Land Use...................23

   Map 13 - Neebish Island and Surrounding Shoreline -
          Commercial Services ..............26

   Map 14 - Sugar Island - Commercial Services .........27

   Map 15 - Sugar Island - Land Use .............28

   Map 16 - Sault Ste. Marie - Commercial Services........30

   Map 17 - Sault Ste. Marie - Land Use ............31

   Map 18 - Transportation Corridors .............33








                                        INTRODUCTION

             The Shoreland Management Plan has been developed in concert with the

       Michigan Island Explorer Water Trail, which will involve the development, operation

       and maintenance of facilities on selected islands from Cedarville to Sault Ste. Marie.

       This is the first of a number of proposed water trails to be developed in Michigan.

             The Island Explorer Water Trail being developed by the State in the Eastern

       Upper Peninsula has focused exclusively on the islands to be utilized.

             The Eastern Upper Peninsula Regional Planning and Development

       Commission, with funding assistance from the Michigan Coastal Zone Management

       Program of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Michigan Department of

       Transportation, has generated the Shoreland Management Plan to compliment the

*     ~State program by looking at development, service and environmental issues along the

       shoreland and islands of the St. Mary's River Island Explorer Water Trail.








*                     ~~~~~COMMUNITIES ALONG THE SHORELINE

 ST. IGNACE -

        The City of St. Ignace, located in Mackinac County on the southern shoreline of

 the Eastern Upper Peninsula, is strategically located for a check point of the Island

 Water Explorer Trail. (See Map #1 - Community Locations.)

        The St. Ignace Municipal Marina is located on South State Street on St. Ignace

  Harbor. There are 20 slips available, IO for seasonal and IO for transient boaters.

 The City is planning to expand the marina to about 90 slips with a full range of shore

 side services. This marina has a boat launch, electrical hook-ups, pump-outs, both

 gas and diesel fuel, showers and VHF monitored. Food and supplies are within

 walking distance.

        Located south of the Municipal Marina you will find the Municipal Park close to

 the Coast Guard Base where another boat launch is located.

        The Straits State Park is located on the southern shoreline of the City. It has

 318 campsites for tent and trailer camping. There is electricity, toilets, showers, water,

 and sanitation disposal.

        Travelling north along the shoreline in the City, you will find many types of

 accommodations for travellers. This City has 41 motels scattered along the shoreline,

 and 4 private campgrounds for more rustic accommodations. (See Map #2 -

 Commercial Services and Map #3 - Land Use, St. Ignace.)

        Castle Rock Mackinac Trail Camppark is located four miles north of St. Ignace





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                                                                    Graham Point








*     ~on Lake Huron with 2,000 feet of sandy beach. It offers the best in trailer and tent

       camping vacations with a playground; showers; sewer, water and electrical hook-ups;

       picnic tables; fire rings; laundromat; store; and recreation room. It is centrally located

       to points of interest and a free shuttle is provided to nearby Ferry Docks and Casino.

             Travel two miles west of the Mackinac Bridge on U.S.-2 and one and a half

       miles south on Pte. LaBarbe Rd will bring you to the Lakeshore Park Campground,

       Tenting and trailer camping is available with a fantastic view of the Bridge and Straits

       and access to Lake Michigan. This campground also offers a free shuttle to Mackinac

       Island ferries.

             The St. Ignace/Mackinac Island KOA offers a heated pool, and secluded tenting

       area as well as pull through trailer camp sites. They have a convenience store with

*     ~firewood, rec rooms and laundromat. They offer Mini-golf, free shuttle to Mackinac

       Island Ferries and a pass to the Indian Museum.

             The Tiki Travel Park is just off the 1-75 Business Loop. The campground/RV

       park has large grassy, shaded or wooded sites. It's within walking distance to

       Mackinac Island ferries but also provides a free shuttle service.

             The City of St. Ignace is rich in history and culture. There are many shops and

       sites to see and visit along the shoreline. Special events are planned all summer

       long. Mackinac Island, Round Island and Bois Blanc Island lie within a few miles

       distance across the water.

              Travelling north along County Road H-63 (Mackinac Trail) approximately 14

       miles, will lead to Reddmann's Sleepy Hollow. This is a secluded private campground


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* ~~on St. Martin's Bay 1/2 mile south of the Carp River. It has cabins as well as rustic

       campsites, pit toilets, flowing wells, and a playground. Campfires are permitted.

             The Carp River has excellent canoeing accessibility. There are two boat

       launches as well as a barrier free fishing pier. This area is federally owned and has a

       Hiawatha National Forest Campground located 2 miles south of the M-1 34 interchange

       on H-63. This campground has 44 campsites with vault toilets and water. (See Map

       # 4- Commercial Services-Les Cheneaux Islands and Surrounding Shoreline)

       BOIS BLANC ISLAND -

             Bois Blanc Island is located about six miles south-east of St. Ignace City on

       Lake Huron. It runs east-west about 15 miles and north-south about five miles.

       (See Map #1 - Community Locations.)

             Although Bois Blanc Island Township belongs to Mackinac County, it is only

       four miles from Cheboygan County. Primary access to the island is by ferry, which is

       from Cheboygan.

             There are about eight general commercial operations such as motels and

       grocery stores.

             Approximately 8,586 acres, of the total 21,316 acres of the township, is State

       owned.

             The Island has a recreational harbor on the southwest shore and a public

       campground on the north eastern part. Three inland lakes have boat launch access,

       with camping at one of the lakes. (See Map #5 - Commercial Services-Bois Blanc

       Island.)


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.    ~MACKINAC ISLAND -

             Rich in history, Mackinac Island is one of the State's major tourist attractions.

       Lying three miles east of St. Ignace across the water, this small island (nine miles

       around the land perimeter) has a lot to see and explore.

             Mackinac Island Marina, located on Main Street, welcomes boaters with 77

       transient slips. They have electrical hook-ups, pump-outs, showers, food and supplies

       within walking distance, both gas and diesel fuel and VHF monitored.

             No camping is allowed on the Island, but many hotels, bed and breakfast and

       rentals are available. Points of interest include: Arch Rock, Astor Warehouse, Fort

       Mackinac, Mission Church, Little Stone Church, Skull Cave, to name a few.

             Approximately 80% of Mackinac Island is State owned. The Island has many

* ~~trails for hiking and exploring. Bike rentals, horseback riding, and carriage tours are

       also available for exploring.

             The downtown district has grocery stores, restaurants, bars, clothing stores, a

       drugstore, and many tourist souvenir shops. (See Map #6 - Commercial Services and

       Map #7 - Land Use, Mackinac Island.)

       ROUND ISLAND -

             Located within one mile from Mackinac Island, Round Island is a much smaller,

       uninhabited island which is federally owned. This wilderness retreat has beautiful

       sandy beaches, ideal for swimming and sunbathing. There are no docking facilities or

       other developments other than the Round Island Lighthouse located on the northwest

       tip of the island. (See Map #5.)


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                                                                                       This map is for general planning purpose only. It does not contain sufficient detail for site
                                                                                       specific planning.
                                                                                       Source: 1978 MIRIS Land Use
                                                                                              Michigan Department of Natural Resources

                                                                                       Created by: EUP Regional Planning & Development Comm.








O    ~LES CHENEAUX ISLANDS -

             Approximately 17-20 miles east of the 1-75 Highway on M-134 are the Villages

       of Hessel and Cedarville. These two villages are three miles apart on the mainland

       and include approximately 35 islands, known as the Les Cheneaux Islands.

             Both communities are on the shoreline of the Eastern Upper Peninsula in

       Mackinac County. Mackinac Island is 15 miles south-west across the water. Both

       villages have marinas and access to all types of services for boaters.

             Hessel's Public Marina has a boat launch, toilets, showers, is available for day

       use and is within walking distance to food and supplies. Law Cabins, Lindberg

       Cottages, Lorelei Lodges and Heron's Point Resort are close by for overnight stays.

       As many resorts in the area book reservations in advance, planned stays are best.

             Cedarville Marine, Mertaugh Boat Works, Tassier Boat Works and Viking Boat

       Harbor provide dockage, boat launch, services and repairs for boats of all sizes.

       Food, supplies, fuel and overnight accommodations are all within walking distance.

             Cedarville Harbor is locally owned and has a picnic area, boat launch and boat

       slips. It is on a paved primary road, close to downtown with restaurants, bar, marina

       supply, hardware store, museum all within walking distance. Grocery stores are within

       a couple of miles of the harbor.

             This area has a rich historical past, and a wealth of folk-lore in the heritage of

       several familiar and well-known names. Tourism opportunities include golfing, fishing,

       scenic views and natural wildlife.





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*    ~GOVERNMENT ISLAND -

             One of the islands in the Les Cheneaux area, this small island is federally

       owned. It has a public campground with picnic areas and vault toilets. No docking

       facilities are available. It lies within 2 112 miles to the Cedarville Harbor. (See Map

       #4 - Commercial Services, Les Cheneaux Islands and Surrounding Shoreline.)

       DETOUR VILLAGE -

             On the very eastern tip of the Upper Peninsula is the Village of DeTour. This

       small community lies 25 miles east of Cedarville along M-134. The area provides

       many tourism opportunities such as fishing, museum, scenic beauty, view of freighters,

       nature trails for hiking. The town has four restaurants, two grocery stores, a sporting

       goods store, two taverns and motels and cabin/resort areas for overnight

.     ~accommodations.

             Sand-dune beaches, excellent for swimming, are numerous along the shoreline

       between Cedarville and DeTour. A State Forest Campground lies 6 miles west of

       DeTour on M-134 at St. Vitals Point. It has 22 campsites with vault toilets, water,

       swimming beach, and fishing.

             The Township Boat Launch is just outside the Village limits with vault toilets and

       boat ramp. A picnic area is nearby with picnic tables, grills and a swimming beach.

             The DeTour Harbor of Refuge located in downtown DeTour Village has 78

       transient slips; electric hookups; sanitation disposal; fuel-gas & diesel; showers, food

       and supplies all within walking distance.




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             DeTour is the mainland port for the ferry which travels to Drummond Island.

       Several shipwrecks lie in the waters between DeTour and Drummond and the local

       community is working towards designating a Bottomlands Diving Preserve.

             Paradise Point Resort is located along the shore just north of DeTour Village. It

       provides a boat launch and about 30 slips. It also has rental cabins with fully

       equipped kitchens. Gas and oil are available as well as grills, picnic tables and fire

       pits. A Gift and Bait shop with fishing tackle, supplies, bait, candy and pop and rental

       boats and motors are located on the site. (See Map #8 Commercial Services and # 9

       Land Use, DeTour Village and Surrounding Shoreline.)

       DRUMMOND ISLAND -

             Drummond Island, known as "Gem of the Huron", is located one mile east of

* ~~DeTour Village. It is a very large island (more than I100 miles circumference) with

       over 50 percent of the Island being state owned. There are numerous places to

       explore and hike, fish and hunt, as well as many other things to see and do.

             Drummond Island has a Township Park which has 50 campsites, electrical

       hookups, vault toilets, water, swimming beach, a boat launch and fishing.

             Betsy Seaman Memorial Park located within walking distance from the Yacht

       Haven Marina, has a picnic area across from the historical museum.

             The Yacht Haven located on the north shore of Drummond has 40 dockside

       slips - 30 covered, a boat launch, sanitation disposal, gas and diesel fuel, bait,

       showers, laundromat, repairs and parts. The Yacht Haven also offers 19 cottages, a




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                                                                                 This map is for general planning purpose only, It does not contain sufficient dletail for site
                                                                                 specific planning.
                                                                                 Source: 1978 MIRIS Land Use
                                                                                       Michigan Department of Natural Resources
                                                                                 Created by: EUP Regional Planning & Development Comm.








*     ~beautiful sand beach for swimming and boat and bike rentals. It is also the U.S.

       Customs stop point for people travelling to and from Canada.

             The Yacht Haven is strategically located on the north side of Drummond and

       would be an excellent check point for the Island Water Explorer Trail as many smaller

       islands lie just off the shore.

             Harbor Island is one of the larger islands that are close to Drummond. It is

       federally owned and designated a Nature Preserve.

             Ft. Drummond Marine located one mile from DeTour Lighthouse by water, is on

       the south shore of Drummond. It has 40 slips, a boat launch, gas and diesel fuel,

       showers, repairs and parts, rental cars, and bait. This marina also has cabins to rent,

       a convenience store with beer and wine take-out, and freezer space available. They

*     ~are also a U.S. Customs stop.

             Nate's Marina is a smaller marina with 15-20 seasonal slips, a boat launch,

       gas, repairs and parts, bait, and is located on the north side of island in Sturgeon Bay.

             Drummond Island has numerous resorts scattered along the shore and inland

       which provide overnight accommodation. There are many summer events as well as

       golfing, horseback riding, airplane tours, bowling, fishing, and hunting. (See Map #10

       Commercial Services, Drummond Island.)

       RABER -

             Travelling north along the shoreline from DeTour Village will bring you to the

       community of Raber. Taking the highway M-1 34 west along the shore IO miles

       connects to highway M-48 going north. Travel along M-48 approximately 10 miles and


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is ~turn off to Raber via the Gogomain Road. North or South Caribou Lake roads will

. ~also connect to M-48 and are beautiful scenic roads to travel.

             Raber is a small community which is directly across from Lime Island, the host

       island of the Island Explorer Water Trail.

             There are two boat launches within a few miles of each other. The Township

       Boat Launch is located across the street from Raber Bay Bar and has vault toilets and

      a parking lot.

             The Lime Island Boat Launch is located a few miles north and is within walking

       distance to Mom's Market which has gas and supplies.

             Glen's Cove Resort is nearby the Lime Island Boat Launch. It has cabins as

      well as tent camping. They rent motors and boats and have a boat ramp. There is

*     ~swimming and picnic areas available and also a playground for kids.

             Harry's Place lies along the shore with cabin and campsites. They also

       provide boat rentals, boat ramp, fuel, and swimming areas.

             Mom's Market provides groceries and a laundromat. It lies within a two mile

      walk of the Lime Island Boat Launch.

             The Water's Edge Resort, Fisherman's Point Resort, Mac's Raber Bay Landing

       Resort, Karen's Rustic Cabins and Jack's Landing Resort all provide cabins to rent or

      campsites for rustic camping. Each resort has boat rentals and boat ramps. Also

       provided are fuel, supplies and swimming areas.






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            The Raber Bay Bar-n-Restaurant provides food and drink and bike rentals.

     They also have cabins to rent. They are within walking distance of the Township Boat

     Launch.

     LIME ISLAND -

            Designated the Host Island of the St. Mary's River Island Water Explorer Trail,

     Lime Island provides camp sites/cabins, docking, hiking trails, and swimming.

            Located three miles east off-shore from Raber, this State owned island has

     been in the process of being restored. It now has ten platforms built for tent camping

     as well as cabins to rent. New hiking trails traverse the length and width of the island.

     There are plans to convert an old warehouse building to showers and restrooms.

            There is docking available as well as a sandy area to pull-up smaller boats

*    such as canoes or kayaks. The Island has a lot of history with lots to see and

     explore.

            Tern's have a nesting area on the south end of the pier. To preserve the bird's

     habitat, this area should be considered off-limits and plans made to protect it. (See

     Map #11 - Commercial Services and #12 - Land Use, Raber Shoreline.)

     MUNUSCONG LAKE SHORELINE - NEEBISH ISLAND-

            Travelling the St. Mary's River north approximately 15 miles will lead into

     Neebish Island and Munuscong Lake.

            Along the shoreline of the Munuscong Lake, most of which is State owned,

     smaller islands dot the waters. Munuscong River empties into the Lake. A boat




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                         MAP #11I
                COMMERCIAL SERVICES



       ROACH ISLAND  BIRCH  ~~~ROCKY POINT        Lime   Island  and


ISLAND ~~~~Surrounding Shore

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                                                                       This map is for general planning purpose only. It does not contain sufficient detail for site
                                                                       specific planning.
                                                                       Source: 1978 MIRIS Land Use
                                                                               Michigan Department of Natural Resources
                                                                       Created by: EUP Regional Planning & Development Comm.








*     ~launch is located up river a short bit. There is also a public campground with 50

       campsites, vault toilets, and water.

             Neebish Island is a large island though not as large as Drummond. There are

       several small State owned islands just off shore. A car ferry crosses at I15 Mile Road.

       There are no public boat launch sites on the island.

             Resorts line the shoreline along Scenic Drive. Gains Rustic Resort provides

       eight rental cabins and camp sites with picnic tables and electrical hook-ups. They

       provide a boat ramp and dock with boats/motors available for renting, fuel, bait and

       tackle as well as a guide service.

             Riverview Taxidermy and Marine is located on the St. Mary's River one half

       mile north of Munuscong Bay. Cabins, docking, a boat ramp, marine service, bait and

*     ~tackle, and rental boats and motors are available.

             The Refuge Resort is located 6 miles north east of Pickford in the middle of the

       Munuscong State Forest. It offers a bed & breakfast and loft cabin. They rent canoes

      and have a guide service for fishing. This resort is very close to the public boat

       launch and campground and would make a good check point for the Island Explorer

       Trail.

       BARBEAU -

             Across from the northern end of Neebish Island is the Dunbar Forest area.

      There is a boat launch site at the mouth of the Charlotte River







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             The WigWam Restaurant provides food and drink. There is also one gas

      station along the shoreline. A convenience store is located three miles inland. (See

       Map #13 Commercial Services - Neebish Island and Surrounding Shoreline.)

      SUGAR ISLAND-

             Sugar Island is just north of Neebish Island. On the northern tip is a public

       boat launch site. This island has a bar and restaurant as well as many resorts. The

       car ferry travels the short distance between Sault Ste. Marie and Sugar Island on a

       regular schedule. (See Map #1 4 Commercial Services and #1 5 - Land Use, Sugar

       Island.)

       SAULT STE. MARIE-

             The City of Sault Ste. Marie is a shoreline community with a population of

*     ~approximately 15,000 people. This city has many tourism opportunities including the

       Soo Locks, Tower of History, a gambling casino, tourist souvenir shops, golfing, etc.

             The City has two campgrounds. Aune-Osborn Campground on the east side of

       the Locks has 100 campsites, electrical hook-up, complete restrooms, sanitation

       disposal, with golf course, restaurant and convenience store within walking distance.

       There is also a boat launch and parking lot.

             Harvey Marina has 31 boat slips, a boat launch, electric hook-ups, pump-outs,

       showers, with food and supplies within walking distance.

             Sherman Park Campground, located on the west side of Sault Ste. Marie has

       25 rustic camp sites, drinking water, pit toilets, a playground, swimming beach, horse

       shoe pits, picnic area, and a boat launch site.


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                                MAP #1 3
                         COMMERCIAL SERVICES






                    AD                                                 ~~~~~~~~~NEEBISH ISLAND AND
                                                     SURROUNDING SHORELINE
                      13 &FILE ROAD







                   PULE ~~~~~~~~~~~~LEGEND
                                                                     4. PRIVATE MARINA

                                                                      ~'BOAT LAUNCH
                                                                      *RESORT
                                       LAKE~~~~~~~~~~~~ RESTAURANT
        No~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CAMPGROUND

                    0 14 UCOA10~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ GROCERY STORE
                                                                      *GAS STATION






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                                                  MAP #1 4

                                         COMMERCIAL SERVICES


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                                                                              ADVANCE ISLAND

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                                                      MAP #15


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This map is for general planning purpose only.
It does not contain sufficient detail for site
specific planning.

Soa 1 978 MIRIS Land Use
      Michigan Department of Natural Resources                               ~i~> 

Created by: EUP Regional Planning & Development Comm.                                   114
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      The City has all the modern conveniences with many hotels and motels for

overnight accommodation. The Vegas Kewadin Casino offers a variety of

entertainment as well as motel accommodations.

      The City is also looking at two islands just off the west shore by the Sugar

Island ferry dock. They are considering developing these two islands with nature trails

and picnic areas for hiking and exploring. (See Map #16 - Commercial Services and

#1 7 - Land Use, Sault Ste. Marie.)

































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                                                  MA9#16
                                         COMMERCIAL SERVICES





                                                                       SAULT STE. MARIE


                                                       Soo Locks




                                             Ashmun
                                          (~ Bay ~,

                                                                                        Mission Point
                       Big Point                                                   --
                                                                          ~~prr   // ~~~~~Steer Island











, PRIVATE MARINA 
V  BOATLAUNCH                                                                    I
 * MOTELS/HOTELS
* RESTAURANT
A CITY PARK
A  GROCERY STORE
*  GAS STATION
                                                                          NORTH





                                                                             MAP P7

                                                                           LAND USE


           Land Use                                                              sooLooks
          D1 Forest
         [ Water                                                                                                                                      arie
         U Urban-1                                                                   I                                Sault Ste. Marie
         o Wetland Ahmun
         El Non-Forest                                                                                                 MissionPoint
         0  Urban - 2                       Big Point
         E Agricultural                                                                                                  SteerIsland





















This map is for general planning purpose only. It does not contain sufficient detail for site
specific planning.                                                                                                                                       NORTH
Source: 1978 MIRIS Land Use
       Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Created by: EUP Regional Planning & Development Comm.








                         TRANSPORTATION CORRIDORS

      As shown in Map 18, the EUP is tied togther with four major highways.

      Interstate - 75 travels from the City of St. Ignace directly north to the City of

Sault Ste. Marie.

      Exit off of 1-75 east on to M-134 to travel the shoreline, through the

communities of Hessel and Cedarville and on to DeTour where it continues, after

crossing the ferry, on Drummond Island.

      Highway M-129 connects to M-134 in Cedarville and will take you straight north

to the City of Sault Ste. Marie.

      Highway M-48 connects to M-134 ten miles west of DeTour Village. This road

will connect with M-129 two miles south of the community of Pickford.

      Just past the community of Goetzville off of M-48 is the Gogomain Road which

travels through the community of Raber and around the shoreline eventually

connecting with M-129 in Pickford. The Gogomain Road has been repaved and is an

especially beautiful road to travel with the wild flowers and trees lining each side.

      North and South Caribou Lake Roads connect the Village of DeTour with M-48

just south of the community of Goetzville. The South Caribou Lake Road has recently

been repaved which makes it a nice scenic drive.











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                               RECOMMENDATIONS

      Combining the results from the Boater's Survey, input from community officials

and business owners and the inventory of services available lead us to the following

recommendations:

1)    Specific check points should be chosen along the shoreline and islands of the

      Trail. Contact should be made with businesses chosen as check points

      enlisting members for an Island Explorer Trail Committee, to discuss

      informational signage, promotional ideas and services that can be provided --

      in addition to what is now available and specifically for travelers of the Island

      Explorer Trail. Recommended checkpoints along the shore of the Eastern

      Upper Peninsula include: St. Ignace City Marina, Cedarville Marine, DeTour

      Harbor of Refuge, Raber Bay Bar & Grill, Refuge Resort (Munuscong Lake

      Shoreline), and Harvey Marina in Sault Ste. Marie.

2)    As fishing is one of the main attractions to the area, and input from the local

      communities suggest that the supply of fish is decreasing greatly due to the

      increase of natural predators as well as human consumption, it is

      recommended that fish planting be seriously considered by the DNR.   If the

      fishing supply is boosted, it could mean more people would be attracted to the

      area. Indications from the area suggest that local communities would be

      willing to work with DNR should this option be considered. Informational

      meetings with DNR officials would be extremely beneficial to discuss the pro's

      and con's of fish planting.


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*     ~3)    Development of informational maps showing water depth, docking facilities,

             shipping lanes, and services in the area would greatly benefit promotion of the

             Island Water Explorer Trail. Survey responses suggest that maps would be the

             best promotional tool.

      4)    Some comments in the survey responses suggest that non-motorized areas be

             designated to keep the natural quiet and beauty of the land and water. Areas

             for canoeing such as the Carp River area or Les Cheneaux Island area could

             be considered and promoted as such. Other environmental issues mentioned

             were the provision of trash and/or recycling containers to help minimize

             pollution.

       5)    The survey shows that the bigger boats tend to travel longer distances and

 Is ~~require more water depth in docking areas.   The Island Explorer Trail could be

             shown as a series of trails with checkpoints shown for different size boats. For

             example, a larger boat may travel directly from St. Ignace to Sault Ste. Marie,

             where a smaller boat may only travel from St. Ignace to Drummond Island then

             on to Lime Island or Neebish Island, etc.














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      EUP Boater's Survey

      A survey was conducted over a

period of eight weeks starting in July and

continuing through August. Two-                      Respondent Location

hundred surveys were passed out in the
                                               30
following communities:  Sault Ste. Marie,
                                               20

Raber, DeTour Village, Drummond
                                               10-
Island, Cedarville, Hessel and St.                                          "

Ignace. Fifty surveys were mailed out to

U.S. participants of a canoe race held in

Canada.

      A total of 52 surveys were received back for a return rate of 21 percent with the

following results:

      Twenty-eight percent of respondents were from the Eastern Upper Peninsula,

62 percent from the Lower Peninsula and ten percent were from different states.

      The majority of respondents owned motor boats with outboard motors. A few

respondents owned more than one type of boat.

      The most visited area is Sault Ste. Marie, with DeTour Village and Drummond

Island following closely.

Fifty-six respondents make 1-5 trips per season, with 38 percent making more than

10 trips per season.





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      The most common boat size ranged between 16-20 foot with 53 percent.

Twenty-five percent of respondent's boats were in the 21-30 feet category and 18

percent were under 16 feet. Eighty-two percent of the respondents trailer the boat to

a launch site. Sixty-one percent have only 1-2 people in the party. Forty-six percent

spend one day at a port, with 40 percent spending 2-3 days.

      Fifty-seven percent of the respondents boat on the weekends with only 16

percent spending the whole summer boating.

                                                   Sixty-two percent of the

                                            respondents had never heard of the
     45Optimum Travel Distance              Island Explorer Water Trail. Ninety
    40-
                                            percent liked the idea of the Island

              25 ~~~~~~~~~Explorer Water Trail.

                                                   Sixty-seven percent of the people

              a,     1     m               ~~~~~~~felt that less than 30 miles between
         x 0Muss  30SMus    51-106 miles    stops would be the best, with 29 percent

                                            choosing 30-50 miles between stops.

                                                   The three most important services

wanted on island campsites were bathrooms, dockage, and showers. The three least

important were hotels, laundromats, and cabinstresorts.

      The three most important services wanted on mainland within one mile distance

was gas stations, grocery stores, and dockage. The three least important on the

mainland side turned out to be hotels, cabins/resorts, and laundry services.


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       Restaurant delivery and bike rentals rated the highest for convenience services


wanted. Taxi service was rated the least important.

      The best ways thought to promote


the Water Trail were maps and

brochures.                                                  Biggest Attraction
                                               Museums ',.  6
      The biggest attraction to the area       calEvents       1
                                                Wildlf 4e -""./ /A/Y"         29
                                                 Woods - 23
turned out to be the wildlife, with fishing  w owendsFmiy 42
                                             Diving Reserve-   3
a close second.                                  Fishing -                  25
                                            arkcal Anra/t//ns     23
                                              Hidng Trail- //////////./'//.//   17
                                             Rustic Camping -J//////   19
                                                      6    10   15i  20   5   30  35   40





































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                                   Recreational Boater's Survey
                                            July, 1995

Where are you from?                                  Do you

  15  Eastern Upper Peninsula                          9   Moor boat at a dock
       Western Upper Peninsula                        42   Trailer to launch site
       Central Upper Peninsula
  32  Lower Peninsula                                What is your usual party size?
   5   Out of State
                                                       31  1-2 People
What type of boat do you have?                          17  3-4 People
                                                       3   5-6 People
  42 Motor                                                 Over 6 People
          5   Inboard
        15   I/O                                    What is your usual length of stay at each port?
        22   Outboard
   7 Sailboat                                          23  1 day
          3   Gas auxiliary                             20  2-3 days
          I   Diesel auxiliary                           2  4-7 days
          3   No auxiliary                               4  1-2 weeks
  21 Canoe/Kayak                                         1  Longer than 2 weeks

What areas do you visit in EUP?                      What is the typical length of time for a boating
                                                    trip for you?
  12   Brimley
 32   Sault Ste. Marie                                 31   Weekends
 27   DeTour Village                                   14   1-2 Week Vacation
  27   Drummond Island                                   9   All summer long
  17   Mackinac Island
  I8   St. Ignace                                    Have you ever heard of Michigan's Island
  26   Cedarville                                    Explorer Water Trail?
  20   Hessel
  19   Raber                                           20   Yes
  15   Whitefish/Paradise                              32   No
  12   Other
                                                     Does the St. Mary's River Island Explorer
How often do you come to the EUP on boating          Water Trail concept appeal to you?
trips?
                                                       47   Yes
  27   1-5 trips per season                              5   No
   3  6-10 trips per season
  18   More than 10 trips
                                                    What would be the optimum distance to travel
What is your boat size?                              between overnight stops?

  10  Under 16 ft.                                     34   Less than 30 miles
  30  16-20 ft.                                        15   30-50 miles
  14  21-30 ft.                                         2  51-100 miles
   1  31-40 ft.                                            100-200 miles
   2  Over 40 ft.                                         Over 200 miles


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Rating 1 - 5 with 1 = very important and 5 = not important, please rate the following:

       Services on island campsite


                       I  1-Very         2                3              4             5-Not
                        Important                                                     Important

 Restaurant              3               4              13              6               13

 Grocery                14               6               6              6               10

 Hotel/Motel             3               3               5              2              24

 Utilities              12               5               5              4               14

 Marina                 18              6                6              1               10

 Laundry                 8               3               4              5               19

 Gas Station            25               2               2              3               7

 Cabin/Resort            2               2              12              3               19

 Picnic Table           18              3               11              2               7

 Docks                  28              2                2              4               6

 Boat Launch            21               1               4              2               11

 Marina Supply           9               7               4              6               8

 Bathrooms              33              4                1              1               4

 Campground             18               5               4              5               9

 Grills                 12               1              10              7               9

 Swimming Beach         11               5              12              4               10

 Showers                21               5               8              0               8

 Other -
   Sanitation
 Disposal                1















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Services on mainland within 1 mile distance


                     Re1           12                3             4  5

 Restaurant            19             7             9              2              3

 Grocery               24            11             4              3              0

 Hotel/Motel            4             6             4              3              16

 Utilities             13             4             4              8              9

 Marina                14             3             9              2              9

 Laundry                8             5             8              4              11

 Gas Station           25             4             3              2              3

 Cabin/Resort           0             4             9              4              16

 Picnic Table           8             3             6              4              10

 Docks                 23             5             0              1              4

 Boat Launch           22             2             0              1              8

 Marina Supply         10             2             7              6              6

 Bathrooms             22             7             0              1              4

 Campground            10             5             3              6              9

 Grills                 7             7             3              5              11

 Swimming Beach         6             7             4              3              11

 Showers               15             4             8              4              3

 Other





















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Convenience Services at mainland ports


                        Ii             2            13               4            15
 Taxi Service            5              1              1              0             14
 Bike Rental            13              1              2              2              8
 Car Rental              6              0              5              3              9
 Grocery del            11              1              8              2              5
 Bus Shuttle             7              5              4              2              7
 Gas delivery           11              2              4              2              6
 Restaurant del         14              1              3              2              7
 Secured parking lot    11              5              1              0              9
 Other
 Waste Disposal
 areas


What ways to best promote Trail?


 Brochures                            36
 Maps                                 39
 Newspapers                           12
 Mailings to clubs                    21
 TV Commercials                       13
 Newsletter                           18
 Other                                Brochure given with boat license; Boat U.S. has newsletter
                                      reaching many boaters, Great Lakes Cruiser, Lakeland
                                      Boating, Radio, PBS Info Program












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What attracts you most?


                           Ii    1~~~2                  3    14    15

  Rustic Camping          19               0               1               2              4
  Hiking trails           17               3               1              2               3
  Historical Attractions    23             2               5               1               1

  Fishing                 25               5               0               3               1
  Diving Reserve           3               4               1               1              8
  Friends                  4               3               1              0               8
 /Family
 Woods                   23               3               3               0              2
 Wildlife                29               3               3               0               0
  Local Events            11               4               3               1              4
  Museums                  6               6               4               1              4
 Other- Canoe             2                                                               1
  Racing; Sporting
 events; Safe boating
  in shipping channel;
 good sheltered
 sailing

Comments:

       Super good idea - don't commercialize - keep affordable

       Sounds like a good idea

       Love Lime Island

       Good idea, but improve launching areas - hard to get in and out

       Can't improve these islands and waterways. Leave alone

       Object to water trail - only bigger boats benefit

       Why promote and over populate beautiful area

       Need fish cleaning stations at SSM

       Hope to have non-motorized areas to enjoy the splendid solitude without jet skis, motor boats
       and four wheelers destroying it all. Trash disposal and recycling areas would be nice and will
       help keep trash to a minimum. Volunteer opportunities for the public would be a plus.
       Environmental (noise, air and water) should be a #1 priority.

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