2015 Map of Bear Island

About this map

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore protects the central feature of this coastal survey, where the rugged topography of Bear Island rises from the cold depths of Lake Superior. The map illustrates the island's isolation within the archipelago, defined by the surrounding Bear Island Shoals and York Island Shoals that present significant hazards to navigation. A prominent boundary line for Bayfield Co and Ashland Co runs north to south through the open water, neatly bisecting the quadrangle. This 2015 edition provides a precise look at the shoreline and interior elevation of Bear Island, marked by the Public Land Survey System grids of t53n r3w and t52n r3w, offering a clear view of the island's natural state within the national park system.