A Lighthouse on a Remote Island About six miles north of Beaver Island, a small island sits in the waters of northern Lake Michigan. Today known as Ojibwa Island, it was historically called Squaw Island, the name under which its lighthouse operated for more than three decades. The island covers approximately 75 acres and is part of St. James Township in Charlevoix County. Its location placed it near an important shipping route, but the surrounding waters presented a challenge for vessels navigating the northern reaches of Lake Michigan. Shallow water extends a considerable distance from the island, with depths of… Read More »
