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1964 Map of Goose Island

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Goose Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Les Cheneaux Islands emerge from the northern reaches of Lake Huron in this mid-1960s study, showcasing a complex maritime landscape of sheltered bays and narrow channels. The map focuses on the large landmass of Clark Marquette Island, where high ground is punctuated by Duck Bay and Voight Bay. On the northeastern corner of the island, the small settlement at Patrick Landing and the Edgewood Cem provide a human footprint near the navigable Les Cheneaux Channel.

Remote landforms like Goose Island and the expansive Goose Island Shoal to the south define the hazardous transition into the open lake. To the west, the coastline is protected as part of the Hiawatha National Forest, featuring prominent landmarks like Brulee Point and the deep indentation of Search Bay. The map records a time when coastal access relied on specific points like the West Entrance, reflecting the area's long-standing character as a summering and boating destination.