An unincorporated community also named Detroit Harbor is found on the northern side of the bay.

[3] The bay is dredged on either side to allow boats through, forming the East and West channels.

[4] Both car and passenger ferries to Washington Island go through Detroit Harbor, before they dock.

The United States Coast Guard maintains operations in Detroit Harbor through the Washington Island Station.

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