2013 Map of Michigan Island

About this map

Michigan Island stands as a prominent feature of the Apostle Islands archipelago in Lake Superior, defined by its tapered southern shoreline and the surrounding deep waters of Ashland County. This early 21st-century survey by the U.S. Geological Survey highlights the remote maritime character of the area, where the tiny landmass of Gull Island and the expansive Gull Island Shoal pose significant underwater hazards for vessels navigating these northern reaches. Near the northern margin of the sheet, the tip of Sand Point provides a mainland reference for the navigational distance between the Wisconsin shore and these outlying islands. The lack of roads or settlements on these landmasses underscores their status as protected environments, preserving a landscape that remains primarily accessible by water.