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2018 Map of Lake Six

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Glacial wetlands and deep forests define the boundary between Iron and Ashland counties in northern Wisconsin. The headwaters of the E Fork Chippewa River wind through the western portion of the quadrangle, while the namesake Lake Six and Forest Wonder Lake sit among vast wetland complexes. This 2018 survey reveals a landscape largely shaped by timber management and conservation, with corridors like the Game Management Rd and the Roddis Line providing access into the dense woods.

Transportation throughout the region relies on a network of fire lanes and specialized routes, such as the Chippewa Fire Ln and Swamp Creek Rd. The presence of drainages with names like Murder Cr and Third Cr hints at the local lore and the navigational markers used by those working these Northwoods over the decades. The map clearly delineates the transition from managed forest lands to the water-rich basins of Swamp Creek.