2011 Map of Mott Island

About this map

Rock Harbor Lighthouse stands as a sentinel over the complex island chains of Lake Superior in this 2011 survey of Michigan's northern reaches. The landscape is defined by the elongated ridges of Mount Ojibway and Mount Saginaw, which parallel the deep channels of Rock Harbor and Middle Passage. This topographical arrangement reflects the volcanic history of the region, where tilted rock layers create a sequence of sheltered bays like Conglomerate Bay and Tonkin Bay. Local history is preserved at Cemetery Island and West Caribou Island, while recreation is mapped at the Daisy Farm Campground and Threemile Campground. The proximity of Mine Point to the shoreline suggests the historical copper extraction efforts that once dominated this remote archipelago.