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2019 Map of Mott Island

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Mott Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Greenstone Ridge forms the backbone of this archipelago within Isle Royale National Park, where the land meets the cold expanse of Lake Superior. The survey illustrates a complex network of narrow channels and secluded harbors, including Rock Harbor and the sheltered Moskey Basin. Along the eastern shore, a cluster of smaller landmasses like Cemetery Island, where a cemetery is noted, and the twin East Caribou Island and West Caribou Island protect the inner waters from the open lake.

Evidence of human presence and history is preserved through a system of footpaths such as the Edisen Fishery Trail and the Mott Island Trail. Elevated points like Mt Ojibway and Mt Saginaw provide vantage points over the surrounding bays, including Conglomerate Bay and Tonkin Bay. The map highlights a landscape shaped by glacial activity, where prominent ridges and long, finger-like inlets define the region's unique geography.