Madeline Island anchors this coastal survey, where the northeastern shoreline meets the cold waters of Lake Superior. The landscape is defined by the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, protecting notable maritime features such as the rocky Steamboat Point and the intriguing inlet of Devils Cauldron. A sparse network of local roads and paths, including Chippewa Trl and School House Rd, provides access to the interior of the island, which is characterized by a mix of wooded terrain and wetlands near Amnicon Bay. The map also captures the western tip of Michigan Island to the east, illustrating the isolated character of these island landforms within the largest of the Great Lakes. The survey provides a clear view of the island's geography before further modern development, highlighting the relationship between the rugged peninsula at Amnicon Point and the surrounding archipelago.
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1943 · Little Girl Point
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1943 · Odanah
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1945 · Odanah
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1953 · Ashland
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Little Girls Point
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Ashland
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Michigan Island
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Oak Island
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Stockton Island
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Madeline Island
USGS Topo · 1:24,000