Michigan Landforms Map - Michigan Rivers Lakes and Mountains | Michigan Land Features | Great Lakes Divided into two separate land areas, and bordered by four of the five Great Lakes, Michigan has the longest shoreline in the continental U.S. - nearly 3,300 miles. Michigan's Upper Peninsula is hilly and rugged in the west, especially in the heavily-forested Porcupine Mountains. Further east in the Huron Mountains the state's highest point, Mt. Arvon, stands at 1,979 ft. Moving to the east, the Upper Peninsula's land is much flatter, with some inland swamps. Michigan's Lower Peninsula is rather flat, especially along the eastern and southeastern shorelines. Michigan's has numerous islands, including Bois Blanc, Drummond, Grand, Isle Royale, Mackinac, Sugar; the Manitou Islands and the Beaver Island archipelago. Mackinac Island is positioned on the eastern edge of the Straits of Mackinac. The surrounding Great Lakes are Michigan's most striking landforms. Lake St. A close look at Michigan's topography on this topographic map!
The Official Michigan State Quarter - The US50 The Michigan quarter is the first of 2004, and the 26th in the United States Mint's 50 State Quarters® Program. On January 26, 1837, Michigan became the 26th state to be admitted into the Union. The Michigan quarter depicts the outline of the State and the Great Lakes system. The quarter is inscribed "Great Lakes State". As indicated by the State's nickname, much of Michigan's history is tied to the Great Lakes - Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario. These are five of the world's largest lakes that, together, encompass more than 38,000 square miles and form the largest body of fresh water in the world. Quarter SpecificationsRelease Date: January 26, 2004Reverse (tails) Side: Great Lakes StateEngraver: Donna WeaverStandard Weight: 5.670gStandard Diameter: 24.26mm (0.955 in)Thickness: 1.75 mmEdge Detail: ReededComposition: Cupro-Nickel Clad (8.33% Nickel / 91.67% Copper) View the rest of the State Quarters [Return to top]
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