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2011 Map of Sugar Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Sugar Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Sugar Mountain and Mount Desor dominate the interior of this island landscape, part of a complex topography shaped by ridges and glacial water bodies. The terrain is defined by a series of parallel elevations, most notably Red Oak Ridge, which separate the drainage of Grace Creek and Washington Creek. These waterways, along with the Little Siskiwit River and Big Siskiwit River, flow through a landscape largely untouched by modern development, terminating near the shores of Lake Superior and Siskiwit Bay.

Human activity is concentrated primarily along the southern coast and historical sites. The Isle Royale Cemetery and Siskiwit Bay Campground indicate the intersection of local history and modern wilderness management. Near Senter Point, the shoreline includes Carnelian Beach, while inland lakes like Lake Desor, Lily Lake, and Lake Halloran fill the depressions between the major ridges. Off the northern coast, the hazardous Finlander Reef sits just below the surface of the lake, a reminder of the maritime challenges in these waters.