2013 Map of Bear Island

About this map

Bear Island dominates the southeastern quadrant of this maritime-focused survey, surrounded by the cold waters of Lake Superior. The chart highlights critical underwater hazards for navigation, specifically Bear Island Shoal and York Island Shoals, which mark the approach to this northern island chain. Unlike mainland quadrangles, this map primarily documents the bathymetric and topographic interface of the Apostle Islands area, capturing the physical extent of the island and its dangerous surrounding shallows as they appeared in the early 21st century.