2018 Map of Madeline Island

About this map

Madeline Island dominates this portion of the Apostle Islands archipelago in Lake Superior, serving as a focal point for the region's coastal geography. The southern and central sections of the island are defined by a network of rural routes such as Big Bay Rd and S Shore Rd that connect local settlements and family-named landmarks. The presence of Greenwood Cem near Chebomnicon Bay offers a vital reference point for genealogists and local historians researching the island's long-term residents. Significant portions of the landscape, including parts of neighboring Basswood Island, fall within the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, preserving the wild character of points like Big Bay Point. The island's position is framed by the deep waters of the North Channel and West Channel, illustrating its historical dependence on maritime navigation.