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2023 Map of High Island

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of High Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

High Island, a significant landmass within the Beaver Archipelago, rises from the waters of Lake Michigan in this recent topographical survey. The island is defined by its isolation and the presence of Lake Maria, an interior body of water set against the island's interior elevations. The eastern coastline is shaped by the curve of High Island Bay, which provides a natural harbor on the leeward side of the island's terrain.

Detailed contouring reveals the complex topography of the island's interior, contrasting with the expansive surrounding waters. This documentation of the island's physical geography is essential for understanding the remote landforms of Northern Lake Michigan, showing the relationship between the coastal shelf and the elevated interior ridges without the presence of modern road networks or settlements.