Little Traverse Bay

Little Traverse Bay (/ˈtrævərz/ TRAV-ərz) is a small open bay of Lake Michigan. Extending about 10 miles (16 km) into the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, much of the head of the land surrounding Little Traverse Bay, and has become part of the urban areas of Petoskey and Harbor Springs. Little Traverse Bay primarily lies within Emmet County, although a small portion lies within Charlevoix County.

This article is about the bay of Lake Michigan. For bays with similar names, see Traverse Bay.
Little Traverse Bay
Petite Traverse Bay
Little Traverse Bay at sunset, viewed from Petoskey
Little Traverse Bay
Little Traverse Bay
LocationCharlevoix & Emmet counties, Michigan, U.S.
Coordinates45.4°N 85°W / 45.4; -85
TypeBay
Part ofSt. Lawrence Watershed
Primary inflowsBear River
Primary outflowsLake Michigan
Surface elevation581 feet (177 m)
Islandsnone
SettlementsHarbor Springs, Petoskey
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