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2015 Map of Powell

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Powell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Powell sits as a central node in this landscape defined by a sprawling complex of glacial lakes and wetlands near the Iron and Vilas County border. The northern section is marked by the Powell Marsh, a significant wetland area that influences the local drainage patterns of Sugarbush Creek and the Sugarbush Flowage. Transportation through this watery terrain relies on a network of named trails and local roads such as Powell Road and the Pokegama Lake Trail, reflecting the area's use for recreational access and conservation.

A chain of large water bodies including Dead Pike Lake, Lower Sugarbush Lake, and Middle Sugarbush Lake dominates the eastern half of the sheet, while the western side is drained by the Bear River. The Manitowish Waters Airport provides a modern navigational landmark in the northeast corner. This map illustrates the intricate relationship between high-ground roads and the pervasive low-lying marshlands and lakes typical of northern Wisconsin's lake country.