Map of Isle Royale | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Lake Superior |
| Coordinates | 48°0′N 88°55′W / 48.000°N 88.917°W |
| Area | 206.73 sq mi (535.4 km2) |
| Length | 45 mi (72 km) |
| Width | 9 mi (14 km) |
| Highest elevation | 1,394 ft (424.9 m) |
| Highest point | Mount Desor |
| Administration | |
United States | |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Keweenaw County |
| Townships | Eagle Harbor / Houghton |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 (2000) |
Isle Royale (/ˈrɔɪəl/, ROY-əl) is an island of the Great Lakes in the northwest of Lake Superior and part of the U.S. state of Michigan. The island, 450 smaller islands, and the surrounding waters make up Isle Royale National Park.
Isle Royale is 45 miles (72 km) long and 9 miles (14 km) wide, with an area of 206.73 square miles (535.4 km2), making it the fifth-largest lake island in the world.