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2018 Map of Birchwood

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Birchwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The village of Birchwood sits at the junction of four counties, where the waters of Birch Lake and Lake Chetac meet. This late-stage topographic study of the region shows a landscape defined by an intricate network of glacial lakes, including Balsam Lake, Red Cedar Lake, and the cluster of Peufald Lakes to the northwest. The presence of Woodlawn Cem and the small settlement of Angus provide touchpoints for local historians, while the Ice Age National Scenic Trail winds through the southern terrain, marking the physical legacy of the region's terminal moraine geology.

Transportation and recreation are prominent, with the Florida North Airport situated east of the village and numerous points such as Stouts Point and Crystal Point jutting into the larger water bodies. The map captures the extensive development of shoreline roads like N Sunset Beach Dr and Shore Line Dr, reflecting the area's transition into a destination for lakefront living and seasonal tourism while maintaining its rural character.