GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan is the only one of the five conventionally named Great Lakes lying entirely within the United States. Chicago occupies its southwestern shore, linking inland shipping with a major urban and industrial region.
Fast Facts
- The Straits of Mackinac connect Michigan with Huron.
- Michigan and Huron share a water level and are hydrologically connected.
- The natural Great Lakes outlet leads toward the St. Lawrence system.
Connected lessons
- Lake MichiganMap, explanation and practice
- Great Lakes to the AtlanticGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Lake SuperiorRelated places
- Lake HuronRelated places