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2022 Map of Ellison Lake

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Ellison Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Lower Eau Claire Lake and Middle Eau Claire Lake dominate this northern Wisconsin landscape, linked by the Eau Claire River as it flows through the glacial terrain of Douglas and Bayfield counties. The map captures a region defined by its dense concentration of water bodies, ranging from the large Ellison Lake to smaller basins like Cranberry Lake and Mimi Lake. For genealogists and local historians, the Barnes Memorial Cem near the northeastern corner serves as a significant landmark of the local community.

The road network, including Co Hwy Y and Co Hwy N, follows the contours of the lakeshores, providing access to seasonal residences and camps. Significant wetlands surround many of the water bodies, particularly around Mud Lake and Lund Lake, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of the Northwoods. Named roads like Bony Lake Rd and Idlewild Lake road systems suggest the development of recreational and residential clusters around these many glacial lakes.