2022 Map of Washington Island SW

About this map

Detroit Harbor serves as a primary gateway on this 2022 survey, illustrating the maritime character of southwestern Washington Island. The map details the intricate relationship between the land and the surrounding waters of Lake Michigan, showing the strategic positions of Detroit Island, Plum Island, and the tiny Pilot Island within the Porte des Morts passage. These islands and their associated shoals, such as Middle Shoal and Waverly Shoal, highlight the navigational hazards that have shaped local history. On the mainland of the Door Peninsula, Northport marks the southern ferry terminus, while the inland Europe Lake and adjacent Europe Bay provide a distinct contrast to the open lake. Settlement patterns are defined by coastal roads like Detroit Harbor RD and N Port Des Morts DR, connecting isolated points such as Richters Point and Lobdells Point to the community hubs and seasonal destinations like Gislason Beach.