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2015 Map of Black Oak Lake

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Black Oak Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Ottawa National Forest dominates the northern reaches of this borderlands landscape, where the state line between Michigan and Wisconsin cuts through a dense concentration of glacial lakes. The terrain is defined by a complex network of water bodies, including Whitefish Lake, High Lake, and the expansive Black Oak Lake. This survey illustrates the intricate shoreline patterns and the scattered development surrounding these waters, particularly concentrated along County Highway B.

Genealogists and local historians will find value in the specific road networks that provide access to the various lakefronts, such as North Black Oak Lake Road and Keefe Road. Near the eastern edge, Oak Hill Cemetery sits near the junction of Cemetery Road, serving the local community. The transition from the protected forest lands in Gogebic County to the more developed lake regions of Vilas County shows the character of this Northwoods region in the early 21st century.