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2005 Map of Pike Lake SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2006

About this map

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest dominates this Price County landscape, defining a region where water management and wilderness preservation overlap. Centered on the sprawling Wilson Flowage, the map reveals an intricate network of marshes and tributaries, including Popple Creek and Glover Creek, that feed the Elk River basin. The area is heavily compartmentalized into conservation zones, such as the Wilson Flowage Wildlife Management Area and the Popple Creek Wetland Habitat Area, reflecting modern ecological priorities.

Lumber and gravel extraction legacy is visible through scattered Gravel Pits and the boundary between the townships of Fifield, Worcester, and Emery. While much of the land is dedicated to wildlife, the Elk Valley Semi-Primitive Non-Motorized Area provides a look at managed wilderness access. Navigation through this water-logged terrain is facilitated by timber-hauling routes like Riley Lake Road and Hemlock Road, which connect remote lake access points at Riley Lake.