2017 Map of Bear Island

About this map

Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge dominates this section of the high mountain basin, encompassing the vast wetlands and waters of Grays Lake. The terrain is characterized by the flat marshlands of the lakebed, interrupted by distinctive rises such as Bear Island and Bishop Island. Near the eastern boundary, the settlement of Gray sits at the edge of the refuge, while the southern reaches show the small locality of Clarks Cut near Little Gray Ridge. The map illustrates a complex water system including Little Valley Creek and Outlet Valley, where drainage patterns define the valley floor. Transportation is limited to rural routes like Willow Creek Rd and Grays Lk Rd, which skirt the protected lands of the Caribou National Forest and the refuge boundaries.