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1964 Map of Goose Island

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Goose Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Marquette Island and the intricate archipelago of the Les Cheneaux Islands dominate this coastal survey of Northern Michigan's waterfront. The village of Hessel sits at the northern edge, serving as a gateway to the complex network of channels and bays that define this portion of Lake Huron. The landscape is a mix of protected maritime passages like the Les Cheneaux Channel and the expansive timberlands of the Hiawatha National Forest.

Detailed hydrographic data from the early 1960s reveals the depth and character of the surrounding waters, from the shallow Goose Island Shoal to the sheltered waters of Wilderness Bay and Marquette Bay. Local landmarks like Patrick Landing and Edgewood Cem offer anchor points for genealogical research, while the presence of a Gravel Pit and scattered landings suggest the small-scale industrial and recreational footprint on the islands during this era.