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2015 Map of Clam Lake SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Chequamegon National Forest dominates this landscape, where the West Fork Chippewa River and its numerous tributaries create a complex network of waterways. The terrain is defined by glacial kettle lakes and wetlands, including Moose Lake, Ike Lake, and the distinctly named Partridge Crop Lake. This 2015 survey illustrates how the environment remains largely dictated by its natural hydrology, with the Torch River and Little Moose River carving through the timberland.

Transport through the area is primarily maintained by a system of fire lanes and forest service roads, such as Fire Ln and Forest Rd 176, reflecting the region's focus on conservation and forest management. The boundary between Sawyer and Ashland counties bisects the eastern half of the map, while the path of Old Hwy 77 near Christy Lake hints at earlier transportation routes through this Northwoods environment.