2014 Map of Lake Richie

About this map

Isle Royale National Park defines this landscape of interconnected waterways and linear ridges. The map illustrates a complex island geography where glacial action carved deep basins such as Lake Richie and the elongated McCargoe Cove on the northern shore. These interior lakes are separated by prominent elevations like Greenstone Ridge and Minong Ridge, which run parallel to the island's primary axis. Smaller landforms such as Hastings Island and Birch Isle sit within the larger lakes, while offshore features like Hawk Island and Ollies Dogs Rocks emerge from Lake Superior. The drainage patterns are clearly visible, with outlets like Chippewa Harbor and Moskey Basin providing critical access points to the interior from the surrounding Great Lake. This terrain arrangement demonstrates the unique ecosystem of the island, where high ridges provide vantage points over a dense network of freshwater lakes including Sargent Lake and Lake Whittlesey.