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2011 Map of Good Harbor Bay

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Good Harbor Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Lake Superior dominates this coastal survey, where the North Shore of Minnesota meets the water at Terrace Point. This 2011 documentation captures a stretch of Cook County defined by its proximity to the lake, with State Hwy 61 serving as the primary corridor for travel and commerce. The landscape is etched by drainage systems like Cut Face Creek and Rosebush Creek, which flow toward the shoreline from the higher elevations of the interior.

The infrastructure here is focused on access and local movement, shown through routes like Pike Lake Rd and Cardinal Rd. Near the eastern edge, Fall River makes its way toward the bay, while the Cut Face Creek Rest Area provides a specific point of reference for travelers on the highway. Just offshore, Rock Island sits in the open water, a small but prominent landmark for navigators and those studying the shoreline's geomorphology.