2018 Map of Metzger Lake

About this map

Metzger Lake and the surrounding pine-rich lowlands of Douglas County define this Northwoods landscape near the headwaters of the Eau Claire River. The area is characterized by a dense network of glacial kettle lakes and wetlands, connected by small drainage ways like Lower Ox Creek and Upper Ox Creek. Local transport is dictated by the terrain, with family and location-named routes such as Simms Lake Rd, Flamang Rd, and S Flat Lk Rd providing access to isolated shorelines and hunting grounds. Notable water bodies including Upper Ox Lake, Swenson Lake, and Whiteside Lake are surrounded by a grid of fire lanes and forest roads like Fire Lane Rd and Townline Rd. The map reveals a land primarily utilized for timber and seasonal recreation, where the names of small roads and remote lakes often reflect the genealogy of the families who settled this part of northern Wisconsin.