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1982 Map of Washington Island SE

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Washington Island SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Washington Island meets the expanse of Lake Michigan in this 1982 survey, revealing the remote coastal character of northeastern Door County. The southeastern corner of the island is defined by a low-lying landscape of wetlands, including Big Marsh and Little Marsh, situated just inland from the rocky eastern shoreline. Local recreation and conservation are centered at Eastside County Park, while the offshore environment is preserved within the Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge, which includes the small outcrop of Hog Island.

The hydrographic data, compiled from earlier charts, illustrates the underwater hazards that have long dictated maritime navigation in these waters, notably the prominent Fisherman Shoal to the east. On land, the settlement pattern is sparse, with primary access provided by Michigan Road, Lake View Rd, and Hemlock Drive. The map terminates at South Point, marking the transition from the island's terrestrial features to the open lake.