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2013 Map of Egg Harbor

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Egg Harbor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Egg Harbor serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, where the waters of Lake Michigan meet the distinctive limestone bluffs of the Door Peninsula. The map reveals a landscape defined by its indented shoreline, featuring the sheltered reaches of Juddville Bay and Horseshoe Bay. Navigation and recreation are central to the area's identity, evidenced by landmarks like Hat Island and the prominent Horseshoe Point.

Landward, the development patterns follow the natural contours of the Niagara Escarpment, with roads like Gibraltar Bluff Rd and Bluff Pass tracing the elevated terrain. Cultural landmarks such as Peninsula Players Rd and Harbor School Rd hint at the long-standing community institutions and summer traditions that have shaped this portion of Door County. The presence of Lost Lake inland offers a contrast to the expansive Great Lakes coastline, illustrating the varied hydrology of the peninsula.