The northeastern end of isle royale national park offers a variety of activities designed to. I currently have 1,7 free highresolution national park maps to view, save, and download. Isle royale is an isolated island in the middle of lake superior. Isle royale national park map national geographic maps. The park encompasses a total area of 850 square miles including submerged lands which extend over four miles out into lake superior, and 99% of the land mass is federally designated wilderness. In the middle of lake superior, far from michigans coast and almost to the canadian boarder, isle. It is the only national park in the country to completely close down in the winter and is also one of the most costly to visit as special transportation is needed to reach. All three structures are now built of metal and range in size from 10 to 65 feet excluding cabin height. The archeological survey this 240 page book is an excellent source of information for those wishing to read about the major shipwrecks around isle royale national park. But the people who discover isle royale treat this isolated realm like no other park.
There are three mainland points of entry to isle royale national park. The island is about 55 miles northwest of copper harbor, mi, which stands at the tip of the keweenaw peninsula. Access to one of the lower 48s most remote national parks is by seaplane or ferry. Alltrails has 31 great hiking trails, running trails, wildlife trails and more, with handcurated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed.
Michigan maps perrycastaneda map collection ut library. Windigo, rock harbor, and the park service headquarters dock on mott island on the southwest side of rock harbor. Here youll find some parkwide maps as well as a couple focused on specific areas. Michigans isle royale national park is a campers paradise. This presentation on isle royale national park protection and response strategies was given at the 2004 freshwater spills symposium. Isle royale national park was established on april 3, 1940, then additionally protected from development by wilderness area designation in 1976, and. Isle royale national park area map 47k isle royale national park area map 1998 65k pdf format isle royale national park park map 1994 488k isle royale national park park map 1998 258k pdf format. Created in partnership with local land management agencies, this expertly researched map features key areas of interest including passage island, rock harbor. Isle royale national park is a roadless wilderness island accessible only by boat or float plane. Isle royale national park national geographic trails. It will load chapters of the book, provide updates, andoptionally, upgrades.
Click the image to view a full size jpg 100 kb or download the pdf 50 kb detailed isle royale maps. Isle royale maps usa maps of isle royale national park. Isle royale national park was established on april 3, 1940. Camping near isle royale national park is easy with hipcamp, where private landowners offer oneofakind camping experiences. Completed in 1882, the lighthouse originally used a fourth order oilburning wick lamp and appeared as a fixed red light. National park on isle royale and adjacent islands in lake superior, in the state of michigan. The park headquarters for the winter is located in houghton, michigan, the summer headquarters is located at mott island on isle royale national park. The national park service is modifying its operations on a parkbypark basis in accordance with. Dec 12, 2017 this trip had a rocky start isle royale national park duration. Visitors can enjoy all that isle royale national park has to offer including the waterfront and parks. The island and the 450 surrounding smaller islands and waters make up isle royale national park isle royale is 45 miles 72 km long and 9 miles 14 km wide, with an area of 206. Its isolation from the mainland provides an almost untouched laboratory for research in the natural sciences, especially those studies whose very nature depends upon such isolation. Summary statistics of enzymelinked immunosorbent assay microcystin results in 2012 and 20 at isle royale national park, pictured rocks.
Each chapter is a pdf file that can be opened independently. Isle royale is the site of the famous predatorprey study measuring the balance between wolves and moose on the island. Isle royale wilderness sojourn national parks conservation. One thing you should always have when youre hiking in the backcountry is a map. Its a little cleaner, but a little bit harder to read, and the hiking trails dont stand out as. The park is home to moose, wolves, loons, beaver, fox, and other small mammals and birdlife. Feel free to print these and take them with you on isle royale. Houghton, mi, copper harbor, mi, and grand portage, mn. The island of isle royale national park is indeed part of michigan and more specifically part of keweenaw county, therefore it would naturally be included in some keweenaw zip code zone, but realities of commerce always win out. Following guidance from the white house, centers for disease control and prevention, and. The national park service publishes tons of great free maps. Detection of microcystin and other cyanotoxins in lakes at.
A rugged and isolated island on lake superior, isle royale offers unparalleled opportunities for hiking, backpacking, boating, paddling, and scuba diving in solitude, far from the sights and sounds of civilization. This program provides an interface to the book isle royale info a comprehensive guide to isle royale national park. Park headquarters and ranger iii location, houghton, mi. The largest island in lake superior and one of two parks not accessible by road, this leastvisited park is a site of isolation and wilderness.
It will load chapters of the book, provide updates, and optionally, upgrades based on the package purchased. The park also includes over 400 smaller islands and the waters up to 4. Getting to isle royale national park national parked. Lake superior and the islands inland lakes offer excellent fishing and photographic sites for viewing prestine forest and waterways. Isle royale is an island in lake superior, and cannot be reached by car. Rock harbor lodge isle royale natl park rock harbor.
For detailed information on the zones, contact a park ranger. On the northeast side of the park, the passage island light guides ship traffic between the channel of isle royale s main island and passage island. The base camp programis not required to read the chapters as they are regular. National park systems hidden gems is michigans isle royale national park. The island and the 450 surrounding smaller islands and waters make up isle royale national park. This the new 2016 isle royale map 900 kb, combining the two maps below into one with new graphics, labels, and orientation. Isle royale np weather report, historic temperatures and climate info, explore destinations near isle royale national park.
Pdf files and external links will open in a new window. It is one of the smallest at only 210 square miles and. Isle royale national oceanic and atmospheric administration. See boating and boaters notes north 0 0 5 miles 5 kilometers. Requires a free download of the avenza pdf maps app. This is the previous official isle royale national park map from the brochure, showing campgrounds, trails, and boat. This is regional map of isle royale, showing lake superior and ferry routes from houghton, copper harbor, and grand portage. Isle royale national park is one of the few national parks to close during the winter. I think it looks a bit nicer and has a less cartoony look. It is not necessary to run the program to read the chapters. Isle royale is a large island national park in lake superior, the largest fresh water sea in the world. Isle royale national park official park map isle royale. It has many shipwrecks, waterways, and hiking trails. Isle royale national park is an american national park consisting of isle royale and hundreds of adjacent islands, as well as the surrounding waters of lake superior, in the state of michigan.
Map of isle royale national park hotels and attractions on. Transportation companies, driving directions and more for isle royale np. Isle royale info base camp users manual 4 info directory, except the complete document, which resides directly in the program directory and is called isle royale information. Complete details regarding the island and its use are available from the superintendent, isle royale national park, 87 n. This trip had a rocky start isle royale national park duration. Sightseeing and staying in isle royale national park.
National geographics trails illustrated map of isle royale national park delivers unmatched detail and valuable information to assist you in your exploration of this remote wilderness. Isle royale national park area map 47k isle royale national park area map 1998 65k pdf format isle royale national park park map 1994 488k isle royale. Capture the renowned mystique of lake superiors solitary atoll on this 61. Get an insiders look at the worlds longest running wolfmoose interaction study as we take in lake superiors beautiful coastline along the wisconsin and michigan borders. One of the least visited national parks, isle royale is accessible only by boat or seaplane. Isle royale is an outstanding example of relatively undisturbed northwoods lake wilderness. This map features the locations of all trails, docks, inland lakes, and camp sites. Isle royale info a comprehensive guide to isle royale. National geographics trails illustrated map of isle royale national park. Under the federal work relief programs of the 1930s, ccc enrollees helped to construct some of the wooden era fire towers, however these structures have since been rebuilt. This is a detail map of the rock harbor area 200 kb, showing trails,locations of campsites, scenic overlooks, and points of interest near rock harbor in the. This is the new isle royale national park map, updated in 2016. If youre looking for an isle royale map, youve come to the right place. Here on npmaps youll find hundreds of pdf and image files of any u.
It contains indepth historical information on all the major wrecks. Isle royale national park was established on april 3, 1940, then additionally protected from development by wilderness area designation in 1976, and declared a unesco international biosphere reserve in 1980. Best trails in isle royale national park alltrails. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from june until august.
It is one of the smallest at only 210 square miles and has one of the lowest numbers of visitors, a mere 17,000. Lake superior and the islands inland lakes offer excellent fishing and photographic sites. The island is closed november 1 and will reopen on april 16. The best you can do is get to one of the boat departure points, houghton, michigan or grand portage, minnesota. Getting to isle royale national park driving to isle royale. But more than simple preservation of such an environment is involved in its inclusion in our national park system. To reduce noise and wake impacts the park has designated certain areas around the island as quietnowake zones.
Learn about accessible facilities and services in the park. Map of isle royale national park hotels and attractions. Isle royale national park day trips in the middle of lake superior, far from michigans coast and almost to the canadian boarder, isle royale offers a breathtaking mix of scenery, wildlife and. A cool climate, crystalclear waters, and the wild north woods forest characterize isle royale national park. This is the official map from the isle royale national park brochure, same as youll find at the visitor center. The closest major airport is in thunder bay, on yqtthunder bay intl. Isle royale is one of the most unusual national parks, not just in michigan or the midwest but in the country. A brief guide to hiking the northeast end of isle royale. Below you will find an interactive map showing the location of the rock harbor visitor center on. Isle royale national park is located in lake superior, about 17 miles southeast of grand portage, minnesota and about 45 miles north of copper harbor, michigan.
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