Lighthouse · Lake Superior · Wisconsin
Chequamegon Point Light
A lighthouse on Lake Superior in Ashland County, Wisconsin, established 1897. It stands within Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.
The light
On the record
- Established
- 1897
- Tower height
- 11 m (36 ft)
- Focal height
- 13 m (43 ft) above the water
- Range
- 7 nautical miles
- Light characteristic
- Fl G 4s
- Within
- Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
- USCG light number
- 7-15295
- ARLHS number
- USA164
- Location
- Ashland County, Wisconsin
- Coordinates
- 46.7283° N, 90.8094° W
The story
History and visiting
Down the coast
Nearest Superior lights
- La Pointe Light1.2 mi · est. 1896 · WI
- Ashland Harbor Breakwater Light7.5 mi · est. 1915 · WI
- Raspberry Island Light17 mi · WI
- Michigan Island Light18 mi · est. 1857 · WI
- Sand Island Light20 mi · WI
- Gull Island Light21 mi · WI
Straight-line distance.
By boat
Launches nearby
- Onion River Access4.1 mi · hand / carry-in launch
- Bayfield City Boat Launch5.5 mi · trailer ramp
- Washburn Marina5.6 mi · trailer ramp
- Thompsons West End Park Boat Launch6.2 mi · trailer ramp
On shore nearby
Worth the stop
- Apostle Islands National Lakeshore17 mi · park
On the bottom
Wrecks off this light
- Lucerne2.0 mi · lost 1886
- Antelope3.1 mi · lost 1897
- PS City of Ashland3.1 mi · lost 1887
- Ottawa11 mi · lost 1909
On the water
What to fish on Lake Superior
Source
Facts on this page are from the Wikidata record for Chequamegon Point Light (Q5091760), retrieved 2026-10-09. A blank field means the record is silent, not that the light lacks it. Grounds, towers and tours are run by many different owners; check with them before you go.
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