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2019 Map of Malone Bay

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Malone Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Isle Royale National Park dominates this maritime landscape along the northern reaches of Lake Superior, where the interplay of water and rock defines the southern shoreline of the island. Large inland bodies of water like Siskiwit Lake are separated from Malone Bay by narrow ridges, with Siskiwit Falls marking the short descent to the lake shore. The Ishpeming Trail provides one of the few overland routes through the interior, winding past high ground and coastal inlets.

A complex archipelago of small landmasses and hazards defines the navigational history of this area. From the Siskiwit Islands and Menagerie Island to the numerous reef systems like West Lump Reef and Taylor Reef, the map documents a jagged coastline that required careful seafaring. The presence of named landmarks such as Stone House Island and Castle Island suggests a history of human interaction with these remote island groups long before they were preserved as part of the national park system.