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2023 Map of Malone Bay

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Malone Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Isle Royale National Park is defined by a dense archipelago and coastal wilderness along the southern shore of the island. The landscape is characterized by the massive Siskiwit Lake, which drains toward the coast via Siskiwit Falls into the sheltered waters of Malone Bay. This protected harbor is flanked by a complex chain of landforms including Wright Island, Malone Island, and Ross Island.

Pedestrian access is limited to the Ishpeming Trl, while the shoreline is dotted with small inlets like Dog Harbor and Hopkins Harbor. Farther out in Lake Superior, numerous maritime hazards and small outcrops like Menagerie Island, Stone House Island, and Taylor Reef underscore the navigational challenges of this remote Lake Superior environment. The map details the designated Isle Royale Wilderness zones that encompass nearly all the small islands and reefs throughout the quadrangle.