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2005 Map of Pike Lake NW

Name: 2005 Topographic Map of Pike Lake NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2006
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2006

About this map

The South Fork Flambeau River winds through the heart of this Northwoods landscape, punctuated by the notable Cedar Rapids, Little Cedar Rapids, and Smith Rapids. Situated within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, the region is defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and springs, including Kabol Lake, Patterson Lake, and Newman Springs. These water bodies once served as critical resources for local timber operations and early forest management, as evidenced by the presence of the Riley Creek Forest Work Camp in the southeastern quadrant.

Conservation areas such as the Hoffman Lake State Wildlife Area and Riley Lake Wildlife Management Area illustrate the 21st-century transition toward habitat preservation. The map details a labyrinth of seasonal paths and forestry routes like Cedar Rapids Road and the Newman Springs Trail, which provide access to family-named landmarks and remote forest camps used by generations of sportsmen and foresters.