2015 Map of McKenzie Lake

About this map

Glacial lakes dominate the landscape of the Wisconsin Northwoods along the border of Burnett and Washburn counties. The interconnected chain of Middle McKenzie Lake, Lower McKenzie Lake, and McKenzie Lake serves as the primary geographical focus, surrounded by a dense network of smaller bodies of water like Nicaboyne Lake and Benoit Lake. Human development is concentrated around these shores, where local roads such as McKenzie Rd and Co Hwy H provide access to seasonal and permanent residences. Local history and community markers are present in the form of the Sacred Hearts Cem and the Alpha Hotel, situated near Crescent Lake. This survey illustrates a modern recreation-based economy where the wilder terrain of the t40n r14w township is defined more by its hydrography and forest roads than by industrial centers.