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2018 Map of Island Lake

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Island Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Bois Brule River snakes through the western portion of this landscape, characterized by a series of dramatic water features including Wildcat Rapids, Little Twin Rapids, and The Falls Rapids. This river corridor serves as a central artery for the region's wilderness character, flanked by the N Country National Scenic Trail which winds north-to-south across the terrain. To the east, the landscape transitions into a dense lake district along the border of Douglas and Bayfield counties, anchored by Island Lake, Loon Lake, and Sand Lake.

Transport and access are defined by a network of rural routes such as Co RD 27, which connects the northern reaches near Lucius Lake to the more developed lake clusters in the south. The presence of the Cedar Island Airport signifies the area's role as a remote destination, while the myriad of smaller water bodies like Muck Lake and Breakfast Lake illustrate the complex glacial hydrology typical of northern Wisconsin. This survey offers a clear view of the modern balance between recreational trails and the isolated residential clusters that dot these shorelines.