2013 Map of Sand Island

About this map

Sand Island sits in the cold waters of Lake Superior, serving as a focal point for this coastal survey of Bayfield County. The island, characterized by Swallow Point at its northern reaches, faces a rugged shoreline where the Sand River and Raspberry River meet the lake. On the mainland, a network of local roads like Scheffel Dr and Ridge Rd connects small settlements near Sand Bay to the primary arterial Wi-13. This landscape illustrates the quiet, rural character of northern Wisconsin, where the forest gives way to sand-bottomed bays and points. The drainage patterns of Racket Cr and other small tributaries show the intricate hydrology that feeds the great lake, documenting the area's geography before further modern development.