2013 Map of Idlewild

About this map

Sherwood Point and its associated shoal define the northern tip of this Door County peninsula, marking the entrance to Sawyer Harbor. This 2013 survey of the Door County shoreline shows the residential and vacation character of the community at Idlewild, where narrow roads like Cabots Point Rd and Sherwood Rd navigate the coastal contours. The map documents the localized development of Schommers Resort along the harbor's southern edge, contrasting with the submerged hazards of Larsons Reef further out in Lake Michigan. A network of coastal drives, including the prominent Bay Shore Dr, connects various points such as Little Harbor Point and Quarry Point, illustrating the late-20th and early-21st-century shift toward a primarily recreational and residential shoreline economy.