2013 Map of Muskellunge Lake

About this map

Muskellunge Lake and the winding Indian River dominate this pocket of Jefferson County, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of waterways and glacial terrain features. The area around Nelson Corner and Chapel Corners reflects a long-standing rural settlement pattern, with local history preserved at Riverside Cem and Saint Patricks Cem near the northern border. Smaller water bodies like Grass Lake, Payne Lake, and Red Lake are connected by creeks such as Dodds Cr and Vrooman Cr, illustrating a complex hydrography that has shaped local land use for generations. Distinctive landmarks like Pulpit Rock, Elephants Foot, and Honey Hill rise above the basin, providing clear orientation points for researchers tracing old property lines or recreational history. The map also shows the crossing at Hanson Bridge, a key transit point across the river system that links these dispersed lakeside communities.