2019 Map of Fortune Lakes

About this map

Fortune Lake and its surrounding water bodies anchor this section of Iron County, where the transition between early mining settlements and protected timberlands is clearly visible. The map captures established communities like Alpha and Pentoga alongside smaller settlements such as New Bristol Location and Dunn Location, which reflect the region's industrial heritage. The southern reaches are dominated by the Nicolet National Forest, illustrating the deliberate preservation of the landscape south of the more developed lakefronts. Diverse water features, from the expansive Chicagon Lake and Lake Emily to the smaller Isaacson Lake and Dam Lake, are connected by a network of drainage ways including Fortune Lake Cr and the branches of Armstrong Creek. Several family and local names persist on the land, from Scaddens Island to numerous roads like Kudwa Rd and Leppiaho Rd, marking the generational footprint of those who worked these northern woods.