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2013 Map of Florence SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Bass Lake Lookout Tower stands as a primary landmark in this corner of Florence County, overlooking a landscape defined by its complex network of glacial lakes and river systems. The Pine River and Little Popple River meander through the territory, punctuated by hazardous stretches like Popple Rapids and Pine Rapids. The presence of the Pine River Flowage in the northeast indicates the management of these waters, while numerous smaller bodies such as Sea Lion Lake, Buckskin Lake, and Mirror Lake dot the interior, many accessible only via logging-style roads like White Pine Rd and Fire Lane Rd.

Transport through this northern forest is dominated by Wi-101 and county routes like Co Hwy-C, which connect isolated water bodies such as W Bass Lake and Scout Lake. The arrangement of these roads suggests a region oriented toward forestry and outdoor recreation, with the Bass Lake Lookout Tower serving as a sentinel for fire protection over the dense timberlands and the Pine River Flowage shoreline.