2015 Map of Hart Lake

About this map

Glacial kettle lakes and dense woodlands of the Chequamegon National Forest define this pocket of Bayfield County. The landscape is dominated by an intricate network of water bodies, from the sprawling Long Lake and Hart Lake to smaller, distinctively named features like Silver Sack Lake, Bladder Lake, and Five Island Lake. The small settlement of Topside serves as a central landmark, situated near Wentzel Lake and Topside Lake. Mapping of this area reveals a remote character primarily accessed by Forest Service routes such as Forest Rd 242 and Forest Rd 234. Genealogists and local historians will find the Valley View Cem in the northwest corner, along with family-named roads like Bailey Lake Rd and Hahn Rd, which provide clues to early land use and residency in the Northwoods during the early 21st century.