2019 Map of Wood Island

About this map

Grand Island and the smaller Wood Island dominate this coastal survey of Alger County, Michigan. Protected as part of the Hiawatha National Forest, the interior of the islands features dense wetland networks and high-elevation ridges characteristic of the Lake Superior shoreline. The mapping details a deliberate recreational infrastructure, specifically the Grand Island Bike path and the Grand Island Hike Only E trail, which circumnavigate the island's perimeter. Distinct geographical features such as Gull Point, North Point, and Northeast Point define the rugged northern exposure, while the southeast coast curves inward to form the sheltered Trout Bay. This 2019 survey documents the landscape's transition from a historical island community to a managed national forest environment, emphasizing primitive transport routes over modern road systems.