2014 Map of Malone Bay

About this map

Isle Royale National Park defines this aquatic landscape on the northern reaches of Lake Superior. The map centers on the transition from the interior waters of Siskiwit Lake to the protected harbor of Malone Bay. This rugged archipelago environment is characterized by a dense network of reefs, shoals, and small islands that speak to the navigational complexity of the Keweenaw coastline. Significant maritime features include Stone House Island, Menagerie Island, and the treacherous Glenlyon Shoal. The landforms here, such as Crow Point and Wright Island, show the distinct linear orientation typical of the island's basaltic ridges. From the rushing Siskiwit Falls to the remote outcroppings of the Siskiwit Islands, the map records a wilderness preserved for its unique ecological and geological character.