Bayfield County Land Records Lake Superior Info


Lake Superior Shoreline

	Bayfield County is blessed with some of the most scenic shoreline along the Lake Superior coast. From low coastal wetlands to towering sandstone bluffs, the shoreline along Bayfield County exhibits a dynamic range of form and beauty. Our shoreline is a valued natural heritage and a treasured resource for landowners and visitors alike. What comes as a surprise to many is that the shoreline along Lake Superior is always changing. Variable lake levels and weathering lead to shoreline erosion. Some of it is very gradual and nearly imperceptible; some can be rapid and catastrophic, as when a bank or bluff breaks apart and slumps downward.
	The Bayfield County government is dedicated to protecting our Lake Superior shoreline and has actively supported research on coastal shoreline dynamics over the past several decades. Our goal is to provide objective scientific information to our community so that, together, we may chart the best future for this valued resource.
	MapViewer for Recession Analysis Try our interactive web mapping application, MapViewer for Recession Analysis, to obtain information about Bayfield County's Lake Superior shoreline. Determine existing bluff height, bluff parent material, bluff stable slope angle, and estimated shoreline recession rate. Also link to the Lake Superior Shoreland Erosion And Safe Building Setbacks site for information about Lake Superior erosion and how it may impact the development and maintenance of Lake Superior property. ShoreViewer Explore Bayfield County's Lake Superior shore. Click on maps to view close range, oblique aerial photographs taken along the shoreline, or view bluff profile and erosion information collected by coastal researchers. Coastal Erosion in Bayfield County - Public Meetings Outreach sessions for sharing the latest research and information on Lake Superior coastal erosion. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program. Internet Resources An assortment of related Internet web links related to coastal issues and processes. Publications Documents for further reading on coastal related issues.