2015 Map of Chequamegon Point

About this map

Chequamegon Point extends as a narrow sand spit into Lake Superior, serving as a natural barrier between the open lake and Chequamegon Bay. This coastal environment is defined by an intricate network of wetlands and waterways, where the Kakagon River and Bad River meet the lake. The geography here is a complex system of sloughs and channels, including Kakagon Slough, Bad River Slough, and Wood Creek Slough, which weave through the low-lying marshlands. Beneath the surface of the lake, Sand Cut Shoals indicate the shifting underwater topography near the tip of the point. The map illustrates a landscape shaped by water and sediment, highlighting the delicate hydrologic connections of Beartrap Creek and Sand Cut Slough as they navigate the coastal plains of Ashland County.