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2018 Map of Lake Winter

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Lake Winter and the Brunet River anchor this landscape in Sawyer County, where a dense network of forest roads and creeks defines the local geography. The map reveals how the terrain is carved by numerous waterways, including Barber Cr, Casey Cr, and Deadman Cr, which feed into the primary river systems. Settlement patterns are concentrated along road corridors such as Lake Winter Rd and Co Rd W, suggesting a region shaped by recreational lake use and timber management.

Water management and local access are central themes, evidenced by the presence of Dam Rd at the lake's outlet and a web of rural routes like Burlum Rd and Tower Rd that reach into the surrounding woods. To the south, the Thornapple River meanders through the lowlands, joined by smaller tributaries like Tupper Cr and Dry Cr. This survey captures the mid-western Northwoods character, illustrating the relationship between the area's sprawling wetlands and the thin line of human infrastructure.