2010 Map of Washington Island SW

About this map

The maritime gateway of Northport and the southern reaches of Detroit Harbor anchor this study of the treacherous waters separating the Door Peninsula from Washington Island. The landscape is defined by the strategic navigation aids necessary for transit through the Porte des Morts, including the Plum Light Range Lights on Plum Island and the isolated Pilot Island Light. To the south, the inland Europe Lake sits nearly adjacent to the shore of Lake Michigan, while the elongated mass of Detroit Island protects the harbor entrance. The map details a transition from the mainland road network, including N Port Des Morts Dr, to the island's interior routes like Main Rd and County Hwy W. Shoreline features such as Richters Point, Lobdells Point, and Gislason Beach highlight the area's intricate coastal geography and its long history as a critical passage for Great Lakes shipping.