2017 Map of Nelson Lake

About this map

The W Br Fence River and its tributaries define this forested stretch of the Upper Peninsula, where the boundary between Baraga Co and Iron Co intersects a network of waterways and remote logging roads. The landscape is characterized by a high concentration of glacial lakes, including the central Fence Lake and the northern Nelson Lake, which serve as headwaters for the intricate drainage system of the East Branch Fence River. A web of unpaved transit routes such as Tower Lake Rd and Cut Across Rd provides access to the dense interior, illustrating the area's continued use for timber management and wilderness recreation. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the terrain transitions into the watershed of the W Br Michigamme River, where smaller streams like Wilson Cr and Leonard Cr feed into the regional river system.