2018 Map of Papoose Lake

About this map

Glacial lakes and wetlands dominate this northern Wisconsin landscape in Vilas County. The Manitowish River flows through the southern section of the map, connecting Rest Lake, Fawn Lake, and Spider Lake. This intricate network of waterways defined the local recreation and timber economies for generations. Large water bodies such as Van Vliet Lake, Papoose Lake, and Clear Lake are separated by a dense grid of local routes like Co Rd W and Co Hwy K. Genealogists will find two significant burial sites: Winchester Memorial Cem near the northern boundary and Presque Isle Cem to the northeast. Smaller features like Keith Island and Fox Island dot the larger lakes, while numerous logging roads indicate the persistent legacy of the region's forestry industry.