2011 Map of Howe Lake

About this map

Lake Superior dominates the northern reaches of this coastal survey, where a remote archipelago of the Huron Islands breaks the water's surface. These small landmasses, including Mcintyre Island, Gull Island, and the specifically identified Lighthouse Island, suggest a landscape historically critical for maritime navigation along the Michigan shoreline. On the mainland, the topography rises toward Huron Mountain, a significant elevation overlooking a series of inland freshwater bodies. A network of primitive roads and trails provides access to Howe Lake, Rush Lake, and Pine Lake. This specific alignment of coastal points like Huron River Point and the drainage of the Little Huron River into the great lake illustrates the natural hydrology of Marquette County in the early 21st century, showing an area primarily defined by its timbered interior and secluded water systems.