Summary
Richards Reef is a GNIS-named submerged feature in the Beaver Island archipelago. GNIS classifies feature 635865 as a “Bar,” while the official name is Richards Reef. The held record establishes the present official name and geographic classification but does not yet explain the name, define the reef’s navigational limits, or document its history.
Open questions
- What charts and hydrographic surveys define Richards Reef’s extent and hazards?
- Who or what gave the reef its name?
Sources
- U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System, Domestic Names (Michigan), retrieved 2026-07-28.GNIS feature 635865; feature class 'Bar'.federal · gnis · gnis_names