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2011 Map of Long Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Long Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Long Lake and the adjacent settlement of Popple River anchor this northern Wisconsin landscape, defined by an intricate network of waterways and glacial depressions. The terrain is a mosaic of lakes and drainage channels, with Halsey Lake and Fay Lake feeding a system of outlets that eventually join the broader Pine River and Little Popple River watersheds. The concentration of water features like Halsey Lake Slough and Beaver Pond suggests a low-lying, poorly drained forest environment typical of Florence County.

Evidence of local infrastructure is focused around the eastern shore of the central lake, where the Long Lake Cemetery and the Long Lake Lookout Tower stand as prominent landmarks. A grid of local routes including Fay Lake Rd and Popple River Rd provides access to remote parcels, while the winding Martin Creek and Coldwater Creek illustrate the natural drainage patterns that have historically dictated road placement and property boundaries in this wooded region.