Because of imprecise cartography and unclear language defining the boundaries in the 1783 Treaty of Paris, the British retained control of Detroit and Michigan after the American Revolution. When Quebec split into Lower and Upper Canada in 1791, Michigan was part of Kent County, Upper Canada.

Michigan is located in the East North Central region of the United States. The state consists of two peninsulas and borders four of five Great Lakes: Michigan, Erie, Huron, and Superior.

Full of natural beauty, historical importance, and a talented, resourceful population, Michigan has it all. Our state services support residents, businesses, and visitors to the Great Lakes state.

Find inspiration for your future getaway with our unique trip ideas and take a sneak peek with Michigan’s live webcams. Whether you are a cityscape adventurer or an outdoor enthusiast, a foodie or a thrill-seeker, traveling with your family or making memories with friends—all are welcome to explore here with exciting and accessible experiences.

Michigan is called the "Great Lakes State" because it borders four of the five Great Lakes: Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, and Lake Erie. The state is split into two large land segments, the Upper and Lower Peninsulas, connected by the Mackinac Bridge.

Explore the life and times of Gerald R. Ford, Michigan's only President. Here documents, artifacts, photographs, and videos combine to tell the dramatic story of the Ford Presidency in the mid-1970s…

Michigan consists of two peninsulas surrounded primarily by four of the Great Lakes and a variety of nearby islands. The Upper Peninsula is bounded on the southwest by Wisconsin, and the Lower Peninsula is bounded on the south by Indiana and Ohio.

Description: This map shows states boundaries, the state capital, counties, county seats, cities, towns, islands, lake Michigan, lake Huron, lake Superior, lake Erie, lake St. Clair and national parks in Michigan.

The art and culture of Detroit, the wide expanse of Great Lakes beaches and the Upper Peninsula’s rugged beauty are just a few highlights of a visit to Michigan.

A world of natural and cosmopolitan attractions, Michigan is the land of Detroit, Great Lakes, fall foliage and welcoming small towns.