Sherwood Point Light Panorama

Sherwood Point Light stands at the edge of a rugged limestone bluff, bathed in the late-day glow of golden sunlight. Framed by the deep blues of the bay and the dense greens of the surrounding forest, it appears almost untouched by time. The red-roofed keeper’s quarters and whitewashed tower are a striking contrast against the landscape, an enduring beacon on this secluded stretch of the Door Peninsula. From its perch on the westernmost shore of the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal, the lighthouse has guided mariners through the bay of Green Bay since 1883.

The lighthouse’s history is rich with both service and solitude. It was the last manned lighthouse on the Great Lakes, remaining staffed until 1983, a century after its first beacon was lit. Unlike its counterparts, which fell into automation decades earlier, Sherwood Point Light retained its keepers—perhaps a testament to the isolation and care required for such a post. Today, the lighthouse is maintained by the U.S. Coast Guard and serves as a retreat for active-duty personnel, closed to the public except for rare access during the Door County Maritime Museum’s Lighthouse Festival.

Beyond the lighthouse, Potawatomi State Park stretches across the horizon on the right side of the image, its wooded bluffs adding depth to the landscape. Nearly hidden in the distant center, just beyond the lighthouse, lies the faint outline of Bay Shipbuilding, a reminder of Sturgeon Bay’s vital role in Great Lakes maritime industry.

This panoramic image is a feat of precision photography, composed of over 100 individual images seamlessly stitched together. Capturing a scene of this scale requires careful planning—multiple exposures ensure a perfect blend of light and shadow, while the wide format allows for details that would otherwise be lost in a single frame. The result is an expansive, immersive view of Sherwood Point Light, its surroundings, and the subtle landmarks that connect this place to Door County’s deep maritime history.

 All prints are of museum quality and printed in The USA. Canvas Prints are wrapped around a hardwood frame to prevent long-term wrapping and utilize a 0.75" thick wrap. Metal Prints are glossy, vibrant, and of course are ready to hang.  These prints make a statement and bring Door County home to your wall.