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2011 Map of Garden Island West

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Garden Island West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Squaw Island Lighthouse stands as a sentinel over the northern waters of Lake Michigan, marking a critical navigation point near the archipelago. This 2011 survey illustrates the intricate coastline of Garden Island and its smaller neighbors, revealing a landscape defined by isolated points and sheltered bays such as Bomways Bay and Ninnegoes Bay. The presence of the Indian Cemetery and Saint James Township Cemetery near the southeastern coast suggests the deep cultural and community roots maintained on these islands.

Maritime activity is centered around the protected waters of Indian Harbor and Garden Island Harbor, while the southern edge of the map reaches the outskirts of the primary settlement, noted by the Saint James Post Office. The road network is sparse, with Island Woods Rd providing limited land access across the interior terrain of the southern island, emphasizing the area's continued reliance on water-based travel and its remote island character.