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Description: northernmost portion of Michigan's Upper Peninsula; Category: peninsula; Location: Houghton, Upper Peninsula, Michigan, Midwest, United States, North America; View on OpenStreetMap
Request you Free Area Guides & Maps to plan your visit to the Keweenaw Peninsula. Here’s our library of Keweenaw area visitors guides and trail maps to make the most of your visit. View these resources online or download them for offline use.
Browse our maps to discover more about the Keweenaw Peninsula, Lake Superior, Isle Royale, and Copper Harbor - Michigan's Northern-most community.
On Michigan's Superior Coast, the Keweenaw Peninsula, is your personal lookout to Pure Michigan. Located along the pristine shores of Lake Superior, it's rugged beauty and breathtaking vistas create a uniquely serene biosphere.
The Keweenaw Peninsula (/ ˈ k iː w ə n ɔː /, KEE-wə-naw) is a peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. Part of the greater landmass of the Upper Peninsula, the Keweenaw Peninsula projects about 65 miles (105 km) northeasterly into Lake Superior, forming Keweenaw Bay.
The northeastward-trending, horn-like landmass known as the Keweenaw Peninsula extends into the south-central portion of Lake Superior from the northwest portion of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
See the FREE topo map of Keweenaw Peninsula a Cape in Houghton County Michigan on the Mohawk USGS quad map.
Maps showing the location of the Keweenaw Peninsula in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The name Keweenaw is from the Ojibiwas (Chippewas) meaning "Portage". The ancient Portage River and Portage Lake provided a natural water pathway across most of the Keweenaw Peninsula.
We’ve compiled a few of our favorites; however, it’s worth using the interactive map or activity-specific guides to find an adventure that suits your trip! If you’re a rockhound, check out our Keweenaw Peninsula Rock Hunting Guide!
Keweenaw Peninsula is part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, jutting out into Lake Superior. During the fall, the color of trees in the area is spectacular. There is a superb downhill ski resort on the east side of the peninsula.