Petoskey, Emmet County, Michigan, USA

Petoskey is a city in Emmet County in northern Michigan, overlooking Little Traverse Bay. Its hills and bluffs reflect a landscape shaped by glaciers. The community, formerly known as Bear River, was renamed for Ignatius Petoskey. Logging, milling and lime production shaped its early economy, while passenger trains and steamships helped develop its summer resort trade. Waterfront parks and historic buildings remain prominent features of the city.