Beaver Islands State Wildlife Research Area
The Beaver Islands State Wildlife Research Area is a networked set of insular properties of the U.S. state of Michigan. The Research Area is approximately 23,154 acres in size. Properties in the Research Area include much of the southern half of Beaver Island, almost all of Garden Island, all of High Island, all of Hog Island, all of North Fox Island, and most of the northern half of South Fox Island. All of these islands are located in Lake Michigan. The insular research area is overseen by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Satellite view of the Beaver Island archipelago
A beachfront on Iron Ore Bay on the southern shore of Beaver Island, with North Fox Island distantly visible in the left background.
Beaver Islands (left), taken from the International Space Station; image is aligned with southeast at top
Beaver Island (Lake Michigan)
Beaver Island is an island in Lake Michigan in the U.S. state of Michigan. At 55.8 sq mi (145 km2), it is the largest island in Lake Michigan and the third largest island in Michigan after Isle Royale and Drummond Island. The island is located approximately 32 miles (51 km) from the city of Charlevoix. Beaver Island had a total population of 616 at the 2020 census. Beaver Island is part of Charlevoix County.
Beaver Island (largest), as seen from space
1856 daguerreotype of James Strang, taken on Beaver Island the year of his death by J. Atkyn, itinerant photographer who later became one of Strang's assassins
Iron Ore Bay on the southern part of Beaver Island. North Fox Island is visible on the horizon.
St. James Light in Beaver Island Harbor, pre-WWII
