2014 Map of Howe Lake

About this map

Lighthouse Island and the Huron Islands chain stand as distinct landmarks within the Lake Superior waters of Marquette County. This survey of the Powell Township coast highlights a complex shoreline defined by Huron River Point and the elevations of the Huron Mountains. Inland, the landscape is punctuated by a network of freshwater bodies, including Howe Lake, Rush Lake, and Lake Ann. The presence of Huron Mtn near the shore suggests the dramatic rise in terrain that characterizes this stretch of the Michigan coast. Further east, Rush Cr drains toward Pine Lake, illustrating the natural drainage patterns of this largely undeveloped woodland and coastal environment. Smaller outcrops such as McIntyre Island and Gull Island further define the archipelago that once served as critical navigational markers for maritime traffic.