2014 Map of Wood Island SE

About this map

Lake Superior dominates this coastal survey, where the deep waters of the Great Lakes meet the distinctive shoreline of Alger County. The map focuses on the preserved wilderness of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, highlighting the sheer cliffs and formations of the Pictured Rocks formation itself. This section of the shoreline is characterized by its transition from the open waters to the sheltered reaches of Trout Bay, providing a clear look at the geological boundaries of the Upper Peninsula. To the south, the protected lands continue into the Hiawatha National Forest, showcasing a landscape largely defined by public conservation and the absence of dense modern development. The mapping follows the Public Land Survey System grids, including t48n r18w and t47n r18w, which organize the rugged lakefront and its interior forests.