Mackinac, Straits of

geographical name

channel in northern Michigan connecting Lake Huron and Lake Michigan and separating the Lower Peninsula from the Upper Peninsula; 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) wide at its narrowest point

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“Mackinac, Straits of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mackinac%2C%20Straits%20of. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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