2019 Map of Trout Island

About this map

Trout Island sits as a solitary landmass in the northern reaches of Lake Michigan, positioned within the jurisdictional waters of Saint James Township. This 2019 survey delineates the small island's topographic contours and its relationship to the surrounding aquatic features, including the Trout Island Shoal to its west and the Muskegon Basin to the northeast. A significant maritime boundary is noted across the northern portion of the sheet, marking the dividing line between Mackinac and Charlevoix Counties. The map provides a precise look at the Public Land Survey System grid, specifically identifying Section 17 of Township 39 North, Range 11 West, which encompasses the island. This record is essential for understanding the remote geography of the Beaver Island archipelago during the early twenty-first century.