2018 Map of Blaisdell Lake

About this map

The Chequamegon National Forest encompasses this aquatic landscape where the Northwoods transition between the East Fork Chippewa River and the Brunet River. The drainage pattern is defined by a series of interconnected water bodies, from the narrow reach of Black Lake in the north to the wider expanse of Blaisdell Lake and Fishtrap Lake 161. This 2018 survey reveals a modern rural network of forest roads and residential lanes, such as Grandbouche Rd and N Clover Rd, that provide access to private holdings near Hunter Lake and Barber Lake. The presence of several smaller basins like Island Lake, Perch Lake, and Black Dan Lake suggests a high-density glacial lake environment, historically significant for seasonal recreation and timber management. The boundary between Sawyer and Ashland counties cuts across the northern forest tracts near Snag Lake, marking the intersection of these two historic Wisconsin territories.