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2016 Map of Illgen City

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Illgen City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Illgen City sits at the nexus of the North Shore's dramatic shoreline, where the Baptism River meets Lake Superior after passing over the heights of Illgen Falls. This 2016 survey highlights the rugged transition from the inland highlands down to the water's edge, featuring significant coastal landmarks like the massive cliffs of Palisade Head and the projecting landform of Shovel Point. The topography reveals a landscape shaped by water, from the small interior basins of Nipisiquit Lake and Mignisuit Lake to the protected inlets of Crystal Bay and Belmore Bay.

Modern infrastructure, including Old Hwy 61 and Edwardson Rd, provides access to these natural features while following the contours of the shoreline. The drainage patterns of smaller tributaries like Palisade Cr and Williams Cr underscore the complex hydrology of Lake County's coastal zone, as they carve narrow paths toward the great lake. This map captures the area's character as a specialized settlement and recreation hub defined by its unique geological formations and riparian systems.