1956 Map of South Fox Island

About this map

The remote archipelago within Leelanau Twp is meticulously detailed in this mid-century survey, focusing on the isolated geography of North Fox Island and South Fox Island. Situated in the deep waters of Lake Michigan, these islands served as vital navigation points for Great Lakes maritime traffic. The presence of the South Fox Island Lighthouse on the southern tip of the larger island highlights the area's importance to shipping safety, while a nearby Landing Field suggests the growing role of aviation in maintaining connections to the mainland by the mid-1950s. The hydrographic data extends far south, charting the submerged hazards of the South Fox Island Shoals, which stretch several miles into the open lake from the primary landmasses.