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Drummond Island

island, Michigan, United States
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Drummond Island is a significant island located in northern Lake Huron, within the state of Michigan, United States. It is part of an archipelago that straddles the U.S.-Canadian border and is a prominent feature of the Niagara Escarpment. Drummond Island is composed of dolomite and limestone of Silurian origin. The island is one of the more important islands within the Manitoulin archipelago, with Manitoulin Island itself being the largest freshwater island globally. The name "Manitoulin" originates from an Algonquian word meaning "spirit". The islands in this group are popular for fishing, lumbering, and tourism.1

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  1. Manitoulin Islands
  2. Michigan - Drainage

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