2011 Map of Bear Island

About this map

Lake Superior dominates this nautical landscape within the Apostle Islands, where the land mass of Bear Island emerges from the cold northern waters. The map focuses heavily on the submerged geography surrounding the island, detailing significant underwater hazards and navigation points. These features include the shallow reaches of Bear Island Shoal to the west of the island's primary landform and the York Island Shoals nearby. This 2011 edition provides a clear picture of the coastal shelf and water depths that define the perimeter of this remote island, serving as a critical reference for understanding the maritime environment of the archipelago before modern shifts in lake levels or shoreline erosion.