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2015 Map of Otter Lake

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Otter Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Nicolet National Forest dominates this section of the Wisconsin Northwoods, where a complex network of glacial lakes and small tributaries define the landscape. The settlement of Carter sits at the southwestern edge of the quadrangle, serving as a rare point of human concentration in a region otherwise characterized by isolated water bodies like Otter Lake, Indian Lake, and Turtle Lake. The drainage patterns are intricate, with the N Br Oconto River and Rat River winding through the timberland alongside numerous smaller flows such as Indian Cr and Mexico Cr.

Tracing the secondary roads reveals the area's recreational and timber-management character, specifically along Knowles Creek Rd and Linse Rd. Locations like Camp One Springs and Johnson Spring highlight the abundance of freshwater sources that have long drawn visitors to this part of Forest and Oconto counties. The transition between these counties is marked clearly, showing the administrative divide within the deep forest cover.