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2011 Map of Belle Harbor

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Belle Harbor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Lake Superior dominates this northeastern reach of Isle Royale, where a complex network of narrow channels and rocky outcroppings defines the Keweenaw County wilderness. The landscape is characterized by its linear islands and bays, including the long stretches of Amygdaloid Island and Belle Isle. These natural harbors provided critical shelter for maritime travelers, as evidenced by the namesake Belle Harbor and the intricate passage of Amygdaloid Channel.

Land-based features are concentrated along the shoreline and interior trails, with established points for early 21st-century recreation at Belle Isle Campground, Lane Cove Campground, and Duncan Bay Campground. Significant topographical markers like Mount Franklin rise above the coast, while inland water bodies such as Patterson Lake and Moose Lake dot the interior. Named maritime hazards and landmarks, from Congdon Shoal to the curiously named Dead Horse Rocks, illustrate the navigational challenges of these northern waters.