2023 Map of Hog Island West

About this map

Lake Michigan surrounds a cluster of remote landforms in Charlevoix County, defining the intricate coastal geography of the Beaver Island archipelago. This 2023 survey details the complex wetland margins and indented coastlines of Garden Island, which is characterized by numerous protected inlets including Garden Island Harbor, Larsen Harbor, and Jensen Harbor. The map highlights the navigational relationship between these terrestrial features and the submerged Garden Island Shoal to the north, along with the deep waters of the Mackinac Channel. To the southeast, the narrow profile of Grape Island and the larger mass of Hog Island enclose the expansive Sturgeon Bay. These islands, including smaller outcrops like Pismire Island and Little Island, provide a modern look at the shifting shorelines and maritime hazards found in these northern waters. Genealogists and historians can use these precise boundaries to trace land divisions within T39N R9W and T40N R10W in this isolated island chain.