1999 Map of Land O'Lakes

About this map

The borderlands between Vilas County, Wisconsin, and Gogebic County, Michigan, are defined by a complex network of glacial lakes and dense woodlands. Land O' Lakes serves as the primary settlement hub, located just south of the state line. The landscape is a patchwork of protected lands, including the Sylvania Wilderness, Ottawa National Forest, and Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Water is the dominant feature, with major bodies like Duck Lake and Wilson Lake providing access for recreation, noted by several Boat Ramps and the prominent Reimers Island. Transportation and recreation intersect at the Land O' Lakes Airport and along the Agonikak Gateway National Recreation Trail. Local industrial and historical markers are also present, such as a Gravel Pit and a marked Grave site, offering a detailed look at the interface between the wilderness and the small-town infrastructure of the Northwoods at the close of the twentieth century.