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2013 Map of Enterprise

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Enterprise
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The northern reaches of the Prairie River wind through a landscape defined by an intricate network of glacial kettle lakes and wetlands in this 2013 survey of Langlade County. The unincorporated settlement of Enterprise sits at the northern edge, serving as a gateway to a dense concentration of water bodies including Moccasin Lake, Enterprise Lake, and the smaller Bog Lake. This terrain, dominated by hydrographic features, is navigated by a system of county highways and local roads like Planet Creek Rd and Moccasin Lake Rd.

Outdoor heritage is central to this geography, most notably marked by the winding path of the Ice Age Natl Scenic Trl through the southern half of the quadrangle. In the south, the Basswood Lookout Tower stands near Townline Lake, reflecting a history of forest management and fire observation in this lake-heavy region. From the secluded Payne Spring to the clustered waters of Duck Lake and Dynamite Lake, the map provides a precise record of the shoreline and elevation patterns that characterize this portion of Wisconsin's Northwoods.