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1985 Map of Devils Corner

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Devils Corner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Garden Peninsula shoreline is meticulously detailed in this mid-1980s provisional study, illustrating a landscape defined by the Lake Superior State Forest and the transitional waters of Lake Michigan. The map focuses on the eastern edge of the peninsula, where the inland topography of Garden and Fairbanks townships meets the irregular coast. Named for its sharp bend in the local road network, Devils Corner serves as a navigational anchor near the northern boundary, while Gillnet Haven suggests a history tied to the regional fishing industry.

Water features dominate the interior and coastal margins, including the secluded Charboneau Lake and Fishery Lake. Local recreation and infrastructure are noted through the Portage Bay State Campground and a specific Boat Landing at the head of Portage Bay. The presence of a Gravel Pit near the northern edge provides a subtle indication of local resource extraction used for road maintenance within the state forest during this era.