2010 Map of Oak Island

About this map

Oak Island and its surrounding archipelago define this maritime survey within Lake Superior, capturing the northern reaches of the Apostle Islands chain. The topography of the islands is marked by significant elevation changes, from the steep Clay Banks on the western shore of Oak Island to the coastal shelf of Manitou Island to the east. Human presence is concentrated at Manitou Camp, while the rest of the land remains largely defined by the natural contours of the shoreline. To the south, Hermit Island sits isolated in the lake, while the northern extent of the map includes Otter Island and the underwater hazard of Oak Island Shoal. The naming of Quarry Point on the southeastern coast of Manitou Island hints at the region's industrial past, where local sandstone was once a vital resource for Great Lakes construction.