2019 Map of Horseshoe Lake

About this map

Lake Nancy and Gilmore Lake anchor a dense glacial landscape in Washburn County, characterized by a complex network of kettle lakes and meandering waterways. The southern reaches are defined by the Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway and the St. Croix Wild and Scenic River, where the Totagatic River contributes to a protected riparian corridor. Settlement is sparse, linked by rural routes like Nancy Lake Rd and Co Hwy I. Local heritage is preserved at the Chicog Cem, while the Ben Sutherland Airport serves as a small aviation landmark near the northern lakes. The map illustrates a region where water dominates the geography, from the larger expanses of Horseshoe Lake and Matthews Lake to the smaller basins of West Wilcox Lake and East Wilcox Lake. This 2019 survey documents a landscape focused on conservation and quiet residential pockets centered on the shorelines.