56. The results of the survey as to value of recreational and fishing craft operated in 1939 are summarized in the following table: Superior... Erie. Lake Total.. Superior. Yachts Total.. $638,000 6, 216, 935 1,808, 650 2,220, 050 866, 200 11,749, 835 Cabin cruisers Lake $218, 385 2,764, 747 1,769, 153 994, 620 7,305, 226 SURVEY 57. The following tabulation shows the number of fishing vessels operated and the amount and estimated value of the total catch of fish in 1939 on each of the Lakes: Number of 266 606 177 238 27 Fishing 1,314 $320, 680 1, 179, 527 565, 413 2,278, 338 Amount Tons 28, 185 10, 804 6, 666 19, 323 45, 183 Excludes boats propelled by outboard motors. Total $1,292, 990 12, 907, 840 5,711, 936 5, 888.732 3,364, 055 29, 165, 553 Value * $951, 135 1,923, 192 847, 361 2, 167, 971 33, 607 5,923. 266 58. The accompanying maps were prepared from other maps and data on file in the district offices, maps from other Government agencies, and other reliable sources in connection with hydrographic and topographic field surveys of the localities involved. The general maps of the Great Lakes show the localities surveyed, Federal projects, natural and artificial harbors of refuge, and other localities. The maps of the localities surveyed show the nature and extent of the improvements under consideration. The character of the bottom, as shown on the maps with appendixes I to V, was determined by probings, jettings, borings, and sampling. PLAN OF IMPROVEMENT AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS 59. The estimated initial costs of improvements and the annual carrying charges at the harbors surveyed are as follows: The text of these appendixes is not printed. 1 No improvement considered at this locality. Costs given in H. Doc. No. 686, 77th Cong., 2d sess. On Isle Royale. Island owned by the Federal Government. $100 by Department of the Interior. Prospective contribution by State and local interests at recommended harbors. No cooperation offered. Epoufette, Mich. Locality Point Detour (Fairport), Mich. (Green Bay). Cedar River, Mich. Type (a) harbor. Indiana Dunes State Park, Ind.: Type (a) harbor. Sturgeon Bay (Cross Village), Mich. 1 Based on 50 percent of Engineer Department costs; none offered. 2 Based on 50 percent of Engineer Department costs; less than 1 percent offered. *Based on 50 percent of Engineer Department costs for type (a) harbor. The General Assembly of the State of Illinois has recommended to ensuing sessions the authorization of such cooperation as may be appropriate. • None offered. NOTE.-Type (a) and (b) harbors are defined under "Plan of improvement" for the locality in appendix II (b). (This appendix is not printed.) Interest, $3,730 4,280 10, 840 3, 760 21, 930 6,970 18,630 6,820 19, 470 7,250 15, 470 7,800 14,930 7,260 8,920 1,460 |