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2019 Map of Split Rock Point

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Split Rock Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Lake Superior dominates the eastern edge of this landscape, where the dramatic North Shore meets the water at Split Rock Point and Corundum Point. The terrain is defined by the complex drainage systems of the W Split Rock River and E Split Rock River, which descend through a series of ridges and valleys toward the lake. Inland, the presence of the Silver Bay Municipal Airport and a network of local routes like S Hester Grade and E Castle Danger Rd show the modern infrastructure layered over this wilderness character.

Water features are abundant throughout the quadrangle, including the renowned Gooseberry Falls and the wider Gooseberry River flowing toward Gooseberry Reef. Smaller tributaries like Bud Cr, Skunk Cr, and Mink Cr illustrate the high-density hydrological network that feeds the Great Lake. This 2019 survey documents the area's elevation changes from the prominent Day Hill down to the rocky coastline, providing a clear view of the Lake County shoreline before the most recent developments.