Keweenaw Lake Maps

There are more than a dozen lakes scattered about the Keweenaw, each with its own unique geology and surround topography. While not to be used for navigation, the following maps have been created in order to get a better understanding of each of those lake's characteristics such as shape, depth and shoreline features. These maps also provide information on suitable boat launch sites, public shoreline, and complimentary historical features of interest.


Bear Lake

This small marshy lake resides within the confines of McLain State Park, accessibly by a meandering trail form the nearby road. View Map…

Boston Pond

Created to provide water for the adjacent Albany & Boston Mine, this small man made lake can be accessed from a large parking area complete with a primitive boat ramp. View Map…

Calumet Lake

An adjacent parking area and grass shore makes accessing this small man-made lake that originally served the water needs of the great C&H Mine relatively relatively hassle free. View Map…

Deer Lake

This remote and secluded lake is only accessible from a narrow and winding two track that ends at a very small grassy launch site along the lakes northern shore. View Map…

Eliza Lake

Access to this picturesque man-made lake backed by the soaring heights of Petherick Hill involves a short walk down a wide path to a cleared shoreline launching area. View Map…

Gratiot Lake

The Keweenaw's largest lake, this 1438 acre lake averages a depth of over 30 feet and features a concrete ramp with dock on its northern shore. View Map…

Lac La Belle

This deep 1100 acre lake connects to Lake Superior through the Mendota Canal and features a fully equipped marina complete with ramp, dock and a generous supply of dockage and parking. View Map…

Lake Bailey

A primitive DNR launching site with plenty of parking sits at the eastern end of this picturesque shallow lake sitting at the base of Mt. Baldy. View Map…

Lake Fanny Hooe

A concrete boat ramp located within Fort Wilkins State Park is the only way to access this 230 acre lake with an average depth of over 20 feet. View Map…

Lake Manganese

A paved road leads to a small parking area complimenting this remote lakes's wide sandy beach and narrow launching area. View Map…

Lake Medora

This 700 acre lake peppered with several small islands is accessible through a small concrete boat ramp with dock at the lake's south-east corner. View Map…

Rice Lake

This popular fishing hole - 680 acres in size - features a concrete boat ramp with dock along its eastern shore. View Map…

Seneca Lake

Only a narrow cleared area populated with picnic grills and tables provides access to this small lake sitting alongside Cliff Drive. View Map…

Thayer's Lake

This small 13 acre lake features a primitive boat launch and complimenting small parking area at the end of a long and rugged dirt road. View Map…

Torch Lake

The sprawling shoreline of this large and deep lake was once lined by several stamp mills, which had succeeded over the years in filling up nearly a quarter of the lakes volume with mine tailings. View Map…