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2017 Map of Malone Bay

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Malone Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Isle Royale National Park encompasses this maritime landscape of the Keweenaw Peninsula's north shore, where the archipelago breaks into a complex network of reefs and sheltered harbors. The topography is dominated by the narrow stretch of land separating the expansive Lake Superior from the interior Siskiwit Lake, connected by the short drainage of Siskiwit Falls. This aquatic orientation is reflected in the numerous named hazards and havens, such as Middle Ground Reef and the protected waters of Malone Bay.

Navigation and isolation characterize the island group, with features like Stone House Island and Menagerie Island punctuating the southern coastline. The map reveals a sequence of parallel ridges and troughs typical of the island's geology, creating natural anchorages like Hopkins Harbor and forming a chain of small landmasses including Wright Island, Inner Island, and Outer Island. These features illustrate the precarious nature of Lake Superior travel and the remote character of this island wilderness.