2023 Map of Belle Isle

About this map

Belle Isle sits prominently in the Detroit River as a major public landscape in this 2023 survey. This map shows the island's intricate network of inland water bodies including Lake Muskoday, Lake Okonoka, and Lake Tacoma, which are separated from the main Fleming Channel and Scott Middle Ground. On the northern shore, the residential and industrial street grid of Detroit is well-defined, showing the layout of historical corridors like E Jefferson Ave and Lafayette St E. The map also captures the international boundary as it passes through Lake Saint Clair toward Windmill Point. The contrast between the organized urban blocks and the park-like terrain of the island illustrates the long-standing commitment to urban recreational space in this region. Further south, the natural hydrology remains visible through drainage patterns like Little River and Turkey Creek as they approach the Detroit River system.