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1972 Map of Barker Lake

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Barker Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The West Fork Chippewa River and East Fork Chippewa River converge in this northern Wisconsin landscape, feeding the expansive waters of Lake Chippewa. The map documents a significant intersection of jurisdictional boundaries, showing the eastern edge of the Lac Courte Oreilles Indian Reservation where it meets the Chequamegon National Forest. The hydrology of the region is central, controlled by the Winter Dam and characterized by intricate shorelines like those found at Moores Bay and Cranberry Narrows.

Dense forest and marshland are punctuated by numerous smaller water bodies, including Two Axe Lake and Tamarack Lake, while local landmarks like the Barker Lake golf course suggest the area's development for recreation by the early 1970s. For researchers, the map provides precise locations for several gravel pits and boat ramps, as well as naming minor tributaries such as Venison Creek and Knapp Stout Cr that define the local watershed.