1964 Map of Madeline Island

About this map

Madeline Island and its neighbors in the Apostle Islands archipelago are captured here during the mid-1960s, prior to the official establishment of the national lakeshore. The map provides a detailed view of La Pointe TWP and the Apostle Islands State Forest, revealing a landscape shaped by both natural wonders and early industry. Features like Quarry Point on Stockton Island and the Quarry on Hermit Island indicate the historical importance of the region's brownstone resources. Along the shores of Lake Superior, family and community history is marked by landmarks such as Greenwood Cem near Chebomnicon Bay, and distinctive geological formations like Devils Cauldron and Balancing Rock. The charting of various channels—North Channel, South Channel, and West Channel—underscores the maritime character of this Wisconsin island chain.