Lighthouse · Lake Michigan · Michigan
Little Traverse Light
A lighthouse on Lake Michigan in Emmet County, Michigan. The light was taken out of service in 1963.
The light
On the record
- Deactivated
- 1963
- Range
- 10 nautical miles
- Light characteristic
- Fl G 6s
- USCG light number
- 7-17855
- ARLHS number
- USA444
- Location
- Emmet County, Michigan
- Coordinates
- 45.4189° N, 84.9783° W
The story
History and visiting
Down the coast
Nearest Michigan lights
- Charlevoix South Pier Light Station15 mi · est. 1948 · MI
- Ile Aux Galets20 mi · est. 1888 · MI
- Waugoshance Light25 mi · est. 1850 · dark · MI
- Grays Reef Light Station25 mi · MI
- McGulpin Point Light27 mi · est. 1869 · dark · MI
- White Shoal Light30 mi · MI
Straight-line distance.
By boat
Launches nearby
- Harbor Springs0.8 mi · trailer ramp
- Petoskey Municipal Marina3.1 mi · trailer ramp
- Round Lake4.4 mi · trailer ramp
- Nine Mile Point10 mi · trailer ramp
On shore nearby
Worth the stop
- Tunnel of Trees — M-11912 mi · drive
On the water
What to fish on Lake Michigan
Source
Facts on this page are from the Wikidata record for Little Traverse Light (Q6652338), retrieved 2026-10-09. A blank field means the record is silent, not that the light lacks it. Grounds, towers and tours are run by many different owners; check with them before you go.
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