2013 Map of Chequamegon Point

About this map

Lake Superior dominates the northern reaches of this coastal quadrangle, defining a dynamic landscape of shifting shoals and winding estuaries. Near the center of the sheet, the narrow barrier of Sand Cut Slough separates the open lake from an intricate network of waterways including the Kakagon River and Wood Creek Slough. This environment is characterized by the convergence of several freshwater systems, notably where the Bad River and its associated Bad River Slough meet the lake. Farther offshore, the Sand Cut Shoals indicate the submerged hazards and changing bathymetry of the region. This 2013 survey provides a detailed look at the hydrology of the Chequamegon Point area, showing how inland tributaries like Beartrap Creek feed into the complex wetland systems that border the lakefront.