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2018 Map of Mercer

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Mercer serves as the central hub of this lake-strewn landscape in the Northwoods, where the Turtle River winds through a dense network of glacial water bodies and marshes. The settlement pattern follows the contours of the land, with homes and camps concentrated along the shores of Spider Lake, Grand Portage Lake, and Pike Lake. Significant local history is preserved at the Mercer Cem and along the former industrial corridors now designated as Railroad Grade 2. Toward the southern edge of the quadrangle, the community of Manitowish marks a secondary point of settlement near the riverbanks.

The topography is defined by subtle elevations like Blue Heron Ridge and numerous small drainages including Fisher Cr and Evelyn Cr. A complex web of local routes, such as Cramer Lake Rd and Old Pioneer Rd, provides access to remote tracts of woodland and smaller lakes like Deertail Lake and Net Lake, reflecting the region's long-standing character as a destination for seasonal recreation and timber interests.