2015 Map of Michigan Island

About this map

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore encompasses the scattered landmasses of this 2015 survey, documenting the northernmost reaches of Wisconsin's archipelago in Lake Superior. The map focuses on the isolated geography of Michigan Island, Outer Island, and the smaller Gull Island, providing a precise look at these remote terrestrial points amidst the open water. On the southern tip of Outer Island, Sand Point stands as a prominent coastal landmark, while the treacherous waters of Gull Island Shoal indicate the underwater hazards surrounding these islands. This modern topographic record captures the boundaries of protected federal lands and the natural shorelines as they existed in the early twenty-first century, serving as a baseline for understanding the maritime environment and the preserved wilderness of the Apostle Islands.