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2019 Map of Hog Island West

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Hog Island West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Garden Island and its surrounding archipelago dominate this maritime survey of northern Lake Michigan. The map details the complex shoreline of these remote islands, highlighting numerous natural shelters such as Garden Island Harbor, Jensen Harbor, and Larsen Harbor. These protected coves and bays historically provided vital refuge for vessels navigating the Mackinac Channel.

The landscape is characterized by a series of smaller landmasses, including Grape Island, Pismire Island, and the western portion of Hog Island. Coastal features like Sturgeon Bay and Northcut Bay define the irregular southern reaches of the main island. This data, compiled from sources including the U.S. Geological Survey and National Hydrography Dataset, offers a contemporary look at the bathymetry and topography of these isolated Great Lakes environments.