2018 Map of Anvil Lake

About this map

Nicolet National Forest dominates this landscape, where the borders of Vilas, Oneida, and Forest counties meet in a dense network of glacial lakes and wetlands. The area is defined by its recreation-oriented infrastructure, featuring an extensive network of trails like the Vilas Co Snowmobile and Forest Co Snowmobile routes that weave between major water bodies. Central to this region is Anvil Lake, surrounded by significant lakes such as Franklin Lake, Butternut Lake, and the connected reaches of Upper Ninemile Lake and Lower Ninemile Lake. The northern section is drained by the Deerskin River, which flows near the protected Blackjack Springs. Small, secluded waters like Whispering Lake and the Hidden Lakes terrain highlight the topographical complexity of this Northwoods territory, while Wisconsin 70 Trunk provides the primary east-west transit through the forest.