Isle Royale

Isle Royale [ ˌ aɪl rɔɪ.əl ] is the largest island in Lake Superior. The island is part of the Keweenaw County to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, United States, and is located near the southern border of Canada. The larger southwestern part of the island belongs to the Eagle Harbor Township, and the rest of Houghton Township. The border between the two townships on the island runs approximately along the meridian of 80 ° 48'15 " W.

The highest point is Mount Desor in the southwest, which is on the Greenstone Ridge, which runs through the island's entire length.

The island and the surrounding area are part of the Isle Royale National Park.

According to census of 2000 no people live permanently on the island.

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