2022 Map of Moose Lake

About this map

The Chequamegon National Forest encompasses this aquatic-centered landscape in Sawyer County, where the West Fork Chippewa River feeds into the expansive waters of Moose Lake 190. The area is defined by a complex network of glacial lakes and islands, including the sizeable Lost Land Lake and smaller bodies like Ghost Lake and Boos Lake. The presence of numerous named islands, such as McNott Island, Raspberry Island, and Folson Island, suggests a topography of submerged ridges and varying water levels typical of the Northwoods. Historical access is marked by the winding Fish Trap Trl, which navigates the wetlands and shorelines between Bulldog Springs and the river. This 2022 survey captures a wilderness recreation landscape where the transition between terrestrial forest and open water is mediated by intricate flowages like the Balsam Cr Flowage.