1963 Map of Rocky Island

About this map

Lake Superior surrounds the northernmost reaches of the Apostle Islands in this mid-century topographic record of La Pointe Twp. The map documents a landscape defined by navigation and light aviation rather than roads, showcasing the isolated infrastructure of the outer archipelago. On Devils Island, a prominent Light and Radio Tower serve as critical maritime markers, while the elongated Rocky Island and neighboring South Twin Island feature a small Landing Strip, indicating the reliance on air transport for these remote outposts. Underwater hazards are meticulously noted, including the Devils Island Shoal, which sits between the main islands and the open lake. This survey captures the islands before their transition into a national lakeshore, preserving the layout of private and municipal developments on Bear Island, Otter Island, and Ironwood Island.