2011 Map of Waugoshance Island

About this map

White Shoal Light stands as a primary navigational landmark within the northern reaches of Lake Michigan, marking a critical maritime passage defined by complex underwater topography. This 2011 survey illustrates the precarious nature of the straits, where a series of submerged hazards including White Shoal, Rose Shoal, Vienna Shoal, and East Shoal create a demanding environment for vessels. The terrestrial landscape is limited to the low-lying forms of Waugoshance Island and Temperance Island, which extend from the mainland at Waugoshance Point. The map provides an essential view of the shifting shoals, including the numbered series from New Shoal Number One through New Shoal Number Three, offering maritime historians and local researchers a precise look at the coastal geography of Emmet County.