2014 Map of Belle Isle

About this map

Belle Isle serves as the focal point of this riverine landscape, situated in the Detroit River between Michigan and the international boundary with Canada. The island's internal geography is detailed with a network of carriage roads and recreational water bodies, including Lake Muskoday, Lake Okonoka, and Blue Heron Lagoon. Connection to the mainland is maintained via the MacArthur Bridge, leading into the urban grid of Detroit. To the northeast, the map transitions into the residential waterfront of Grosse Pointe Park, where streets terminate at the banks of the river near Windmill Point. The industrial and infrastructure legacy of the area is represented by Conners Creek and the expansive maritime views toward Lake Saint Clair, illustrating the complex relationship between Detroit's urban core and its historic parklands.