2018 Map of Mawikwe Bay

About this map

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore dominates the rugged shoreline of Lake Superior in this northern Wisconsin coastal survey. The map details the transition from the deep waters of the lake to the densely wooded bluffs along Mawikwe Bay. Of particular interest is the lone prominence of Eagle Island, situated north of the Eagle Island Shoals and protected as part of the Apostle Islands archipelago. The shoreline geography is defined by landmarks like Squaw Point and the drainage of Saxine Cr. On the mainland, a network of local corridors such as Mawikwe Rd and Eagle Island Rd provides access to the coastal bluffs, reflecting the contemporary land use and conservation boundaries of Bayfield County. This digital study provides a precise look at the interface between the lake’s natural features and the inland road network established by the 21st century.