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1999 Map of Hagerman Lake

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Hagerman Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

About this map

Nelma sits at the edge of the Michigan Wisconsin state line, serving as a primary point of human settlement in a landscape dominated by the protected timberlands of the Ottawa National Forest and Chequamegon - Nicolet National Forest. The geography is defined by a dense network of glacial water bodies, from the expansive Hagerman Lake and Brule Lake to smaller, secluded basins like Gadwall Lake and Chara Lake.

The Brule River snakes across the terrain, forming a natural boundary between Iron County and Forest County. This waterway was a critical corridor for transport and remains a focal point for recreation, evidenced by the Brule River Public Boat Access and the Hagerman Lake Boat Ramp. Local industry and infrastructure are represented by a Gravel Pit and established routes such as West Brule Lake Road, which provide access to the lakeshores and remote forest tracts.