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2023 Map of Lake Richie

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Lake Richie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Isle Royale Wilderness dominates this remote archipelago landscape, where the island's characteristic northeast-southwest linear ridges define the water's edge. Greenstone Ridge and Stanley Ridge run parallel to the shorelines of McCargoe Cove and Rock Harbor, creating a complex network of protected basins and narrow channels. The interior is a mosaic of elongated lakes, including the large Lake Richie with its distinctive Hastings Island and Birch Isle.

Evidence of human travel across this terrain is visible in the network of footpaths, such as the Indian Portage Trl and Minong Ridge Trl, which connect the interior waters to coastal landmarks like Chippewa Harbor and Moskey Basin. These trails follow the natural contours of the land, providing a glimpse into the seasonal navigation of the island before the modern era. The survey captures the isolation of the Isle Royale National Park interior, from the heights of Pine Mtn down to the rocky shore at Greenstone Beach.