Brockway Mountain Drive, Scenic mountain road in Keweenaw County, US
Brockway Mountain Drive extends for 8.8 miles along a ridgeline, reaching an elevation of 1,320 feet above sea level in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
The road was constructed in 1933 by unemployed copper miners during the Great Depression, with workers earning 25 cents per hour for manual labor.
The mountain drive received its name from Daniel D. Brockway, an early settler whose influence shaped the development of this region in Michigan.
Multiple lookout points along the route provide parking areas where visitors can safely stop to observe Lake Superior and the surrounding landscape.
During spring migration, the road serves as an observation point for hawks traveling across Lake Superior, with over 700 plant species blooming nearby.
Location: Keweenaw County
GPS coordinates: 47.46423,-87.96911
Latest update: March 7, 2025 15:24
Michigan features historical sites and natural areas with lighthouses, waterfalls, and sand beaches. The region presents geological formations, old forests, and industrial monuments. The landscape includes lakes, cliffs, and dunes, while historical buildings document the state's development.
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Estivant Pines
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SS S.R. Kirby
21.9 km
Copper Harbor Light
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SS Hudson
21.7 km
Eagle Harbor Light
14.3 km
Eagle River Timber Bridge
25.4 km
Gull Rock Light Station
23.6 km
Keweenaw Mountain Lodge and Golf Course Complex
4.7 km
Eagle River Light
25.4 km
Mendota Light
10 km
Central Mine Historic District
18.5 km
Church of the Assumption
24.6 km
Eagle Harbor Schoolhouse
14.6 km
Eagle Harbor Coast Guard Station Boathouse
13.6 km
Lake Shore Drive Bridge
25.3 km
US 41–Fanny Hooe Creek Bridge
7.3 km
Central Mine Methodist Church
18.8 km
Holy Redeemer Church
14.8 km
M-26–Silver River Culvert
7.8 km
M-26–Cedar Creek Culvert
13.6 km
Klipfel
891 m
Eagle River Historic District
25.3 km
Keweenaw County Courthouse
25.1 km
Lake Shore Drive Bridge Historical Marker
25.4 km
Houghton Township Community Center
25.3 km
Eagle Harbor House Historical Marker
14.5 km
Hunter's Point Park
5.8 kmReviews
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