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2023 Map of Shallows

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Shallows
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The international boundary between the United States and Canada follows the deep waters of the Saint Marys River, framing the northwestern edge of this Chippewa County landscape. The outskirts of Sault Ste. Marie extend into the northeastern corner, where industrial and residential sectors meet the waters of Ashmun Bay. To the south, the terrain transitions into a mosaic of wetlands and forest drained by the East Branch Waiska River and Beaver Meadow Creek.

Genealogists and local historians will find the residential pocket of Shallows and two distinct burial grounds: Pine Grove Cem and Cottage Park Cem. The map illustrates a modern recreation-focused landscape, featuring the Algonquin Ski Trl and various recreational routes like the Soo-Taco Trl. Coastal landmarks such as Brush Point and Cedar Point define the shoreline of Izaak Walton Bay, marking the transition from the river's channel into the broader waters of Lake Superior's approach.