2017 Map of South Fox Island

About this map

South Fox Island and North Fox Island rise from the waters of Lake Michigan in this 2017 survey of the remote archipelago. The terrain is marked by a network of topographic contours that reveal the dramatic elevation changes and coastal bluffs of these isolated landmasses. On the larger southern island, the South Fox Island Airport serves as a critical point of access, reflecting the logistical challenges of island life in Leelanau Township. The map uses the Public Land Survey System to divide the land, shown by the grid lines of t34n r13w and t35n r13w, which help organize the sparsely developed landscape. This record captures the islands in their modern state, highlighting the balance between the natural coastal environment and the minimal human infrastructure established in this corner of the Great Lakes.