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2005 Map of Blockhouse Lake

Name: 2005 Topographic Map of Blockhouse Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2006
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2006

About this map

The South Fork Flambeau River defines the lower drainage of this Northwoods landscape, where water and conservation history intersect at the junction of Ashland, Price, and Iron counties. This mid-2000s survey reveals an area largely dedicated to managed wilderness and recreation, anchored by the Blockhouse Lake Wildlife Management Area and the Hay Creek-Hoffman Lake State Wildlife Area.

Evidence of early glacial activity is visible in the numerous kettle lakes and rapids, including Forest Rapids and The Ledge Rapids along the river's course. Local industry and infrastructure are represented by a Gravel Pit near Blockhouse Lake and a series of boat access points that suggest a reliance on seasonal fishing and forest recreation. The extensive Wintergreen Trails system and the presence of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest underscore the transition of the region from 20th-century timber management to modern conservation and public use.