2018 Map of Sand Island

About this map

Sand Island and the neighboring York Island anchor this coastal survey of the southern shore of Lake Superior. Situated within the protected boundaries of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, these islands exhibit a quiet landscape defined by points and inlets such as Swallow Point and Lighthouse Bay. On the mainland, the Chequamegon National Forest extends across the terrain, where several drainages, including the Sand River and Raspberry River, flow northward toward the lake. The map illustrates a network of rural roads such as Sand Point Rd and Co Hwy K that provide access to the small community at Sand Bay. This configuration reflects the area's ongoing character as a conservation and recreation hub, preserving the natural interface between the Northwoods and the Great Lakes shoreline.