Arch Rock
Arch Rock is a geological formation on Mackinac Island in Michigan. It is a natural limestone arch formed during the Nipissing post-glacial period, a period of high Lake Huron levels following the end of the Wisconsin glaciation.- Type: Arch
- Description: rock formation on Mackinac Island, Michigan, U.S.
- Also known as: “Arch Rock, Mackinac Island”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Fort Holmes and Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum.
Fort Holmes
Fort
Fort Holmes is a fortified earthen redoubt located on the highest point of Mackinac Island. Fort Holmes is situated 2,300 feet west of Arch Rock.
Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
Museum
The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum… Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum is situated 3,200 feet southwest of Arch Rock.
Skull Cave
Cave
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Fort Mackinac and Mackinac Island.
Fort Mackinac
Hamlet
British Landing
Hamlet
Arch Rock
- Categories: natural arch, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: City of Mackinac Island, Mackinac, Michigan, Midwest, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
45.85779° or 45° 51′ 28″ north
Longitude
-84.60727° or 84° 36′ 26″ west
Elevation
712 feet (217 metres)
Open location code
86QQV95V+43
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In Other Languages
From Dutch to French—“Arch Rock” goes by many names.
- Dutch: “Arch Rock”
- French: “Arch Rock”
- “Arch Rock”
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Fort Holmes and Mackinac Island.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: Greens of Mackinac and Mackinac Island Yacht Club.
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