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2015 Map of Stockton Island

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Stockton Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Stockton Island dominates this portion of Lake Superior, serving as a central feature of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in northern Wisconsin. The island's shoreline is defined by notable coastal features such as Quarry Bay to the southwest and the prominent Presque Isle Point which shelters Presque Isle Bay. The interior topography reflects the glaciated history of the region, rising to several hundred feet above the lake level.

Surrounding landmasses include Ironwood Island and Cat Island to the north, as well as the northern tip of Michigan Island in the southeast corner. Local landmarks like Trout Point and the distinctive Balancing Rock on the eastern shore provide specific reference points for maritime navigation and coastal exploration. The map captures this island environment at a time when its primary role shifted from industry and extractive use toward federal conservation and recreation.