2011 Map of Marquette OE E

About this map

Lake Superior dominates this nautical landscape, capturing the cold waters north of the Upper Peninsula just after the turn of the twenty-first century. The map is largely a hydrographic study of Marquette Bay, focusing on the maritime approaches to the region. A critical navigational landmark, the Presque Isle Breakwater Lighthouse stands at the edge of the harbor works, warning vessels of the nearby Presque Isle Point Rocks. On the small sliver of land visible in the southwest corner, the local street grid begins with Bayou St. This survey reflects the enduring importance of maritime safety and commercial shipping in the Great Lakes, documenting the literal edge where the Michigan shoreline meets the deep water of the largest lake in the world.