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2022 Map of Potato Lake

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Potato Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Potato Lake and the surrounding glacial wetlands of Washburn County define this northern Wisconsin landscape. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of water bodies, including Crystal Lake, Seymour Lake, and the expansive Long Lake which dominates the southeastern corner. A distinctive geological constriction known as The Narrows separates segments of the larger waterways, while smaller features like Glendenning Lake and Dugan Lake are interspersed among unnamed depressions and marshlands.

Transport through this lacustrine environment relies on a grid of rural routes such as Co Hwy M and Co Rd A, connecting various lakeside developments. Local history is etched into the landscape through family-named landmarks like Mackay Springs and Westenberg Spring, as well as drainage features such as Potato Cr and Pine Brook. The map reveals a high concentration of seasonal and permanent residences tucked along the shoreline roads, reflecting the area's long-standing character as a recreational and residential retreat.