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2014 Map of Fort Wilkins

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Fort Wilkins
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Old Fort Wilkins stands as a historic sentinel at the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula, preserved within Ft. Wilkins State Park. This modern survey reveals the intricate topography of the rugged Copper Country, where steep ridges like East Bluff overlook the cold waters of Lake Superior. The landscape is defined by its isolation and the presence of significant water bodies including Lake Fanny Hooe and the secluded Horseshoe Harbor.

Tracing the southern reaches of the map, the terrain is cut by the Montreal River, which features both Upper Falls and Lower Falls before emptying near Fish Cove. The coastal geography is particularly complex, marked by Keystone Point and Keystone Bay to the east. For those researching the area's history, the Ft. Wilkins State Park Cem remains a notable landmark near the original fort site and Copper Harbor.