Palisade Head, Rock formation in Beaver Bay Township, United States
The 300-foot rhyolite cliff structure extends along Lake Superior's shoreline, presenting vertical walls that drop directly into the water below.
During the mid-Proterozoic period, about 1.1 billion years ago, volcanic activity formed these cliffs through the cooling of magma near the surface.
Native American tribes of the region regarded these cliffs as sacred landmarks and used them as navigation points along their Lake Superior travel routes.
Visitors can access Palisade Head via a paved road off Highway 61, located at mile marker 57 near Silver Bay in Tettegouche State Park.
The geological formation contains some of North America's oldest exposed rock, dating back approximately 1.1 billion years to the formation of Lake Superior.
Location: Beaver Bay Township
GPS coordinates: 47.31970,-91.21640
Latest update: May 14, 2025 10:13
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