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2022 Map of Good Harbor Bay

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Good Harbor Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Sawtooth Mountains rise sharply above the North Shore of Lake Superior, creating a dramatic topographical transition within the Superior National Forest. This modern survey illustrates the interface between the lake’s vast waters and the upland forest, where drainage systems like Bally Creek, Cut Face Cr, and the Fall River carve through the landscape toward the shoreline. The primary transportation corridor, Minnesota Highway 61, follows the natural curve of the coast, connecting local access points such as Pike Lake Road and Cardinal Road to the waterfront.

Coastal landmarks such as Terrace Point and the offshore Rock Island define the geography of Good Harbor Bay. Inland, the map reveals a network of recreational and forest management routes, including the Cascade Trl and the Lake Superior Water Trl, which facilitate exploration of this protected timber and wilderness area. The survey captures a moment of contemporary conservation and land use in Cook County, where the forest remains largely defined by its natural features rather than dense settlement.