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1986 Map of Hog Island East

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Hog Island East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The eastern coast of Hog Island and the surrounding waters of Lake Michigan define this mid-1980s provisional survey. Situated within St James Twp, the landmass is largely preserved as part of the Mackinaw State Forest, where the shoreline is punctuated by Fisherman Bay and Baltimore Bay. These features provide a clear view of the island's natural contours before later shifts in water levels or shoreline vegetation could alter the landscape.

Beyond the main island, the map details the protected environments of the Michigan Islands National Wildlife Refuge, which includes small outcrops like Hat Island and Shoe Island. The navigational hazards of the area are clearly marked by the expansive Grays Reef and various prominent Rock formations. This record is particularly useful for those studying the conservation boundaries and maritime geography of northern Lake Michigan during the late twentieth century.