1980 Map of Garden Island West

About this map

Lake Michigan surrounds a cluster of northern islands in this 1980 survey, where remote settlements and the legacy of Great Lakes maritime history intersect. On Squaw Island, an Abandoned Lighthouse marks a previous era of navigation, while Whiskey Island and Trout Island sit isolated in the open waters. Much of the land area is occupied by Garden Island, dominated by the Jordan River State Forest and indented by several protected bays, including Bomways Bay and Indian Harbor. The map reveals the small shoreline settlements of Garden and Graves, along with Indian Cem, reflecting the area's ancestral and cultural heritage. To the south, a portion of Beaver Island shows the village of St James and its Twp Cem, serving as the primary hub for this island chain within St James Township.