The settlement of Phelps serves as the focal point for this lake-strewn landscape along the border of Vilas County, Wisconsin, and Gogebic County, Michigan. Positioned between North Twin Lake and Noseeum Lake, the community is surrounded by a dense network of timberlands and recreational corridors. The map highlights the intersection of the Ottawa National Forest to the north and the Nicolet National Forest to the south, showcasing a region defined by its hydrography. Significant water bodies such as Lac Vieux Desert, Big Sand Lake, and the winding Deerskin River dominate the terrain, connected by seasonal paths like the Vilas Co Snowmobile (Snow) trails.
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1928 · Three Lakes
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1938 · Phelps
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1938 · Alvin
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1938 · Three Lakes
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1945 · Three Lakes
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1946 · Alvin
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1950 · Phelps
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1954 · Iron Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Beechwood
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Phelps
USGS Topo · 1:62,500