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1964 Map of Madeline Island

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Madeline Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Madeline Island and the surrounding Apostle Islands archipelago are detailed in this 1960s study, showcasing the maritime landscape of Lake Superior just as the Apostle Islands State Forest boundaries were established. The map highlights the coastal geography of Stockton Island, including Quarry Bay and Presque Isle Bay, as well as the elongated form of Michigan Island to the east.

Evidence of early industrial and communal life appears on Madeline Island, where Greenwood Cem and several unnamed roads provide clues for genealogists. The presence of a Quarry on Basswood Island and another near Syerbel Bay points to the region's history of stone extraction. Notable natural landmarks like Devils Cauldron and Balancing Rock are also identified, alongside the deep channels of North Channel and South Channel that guided vessels through these waters.