2022 Map of Powell

About this map

The Powell settlement serves as a central point in this Northern Wisconsin landscape, which is defined by an intricate network of glacial lakes and wetlands. The extensive Powell Marsh dominates the eastern section of the sheet, providing a stark contrast to the timbered areas surrounding water bodies like Dead Pike Lake and Birch Lake. Waterways such as the Bear River and Sugarbush Creek weave through the terrain, connecting numerous smaller basins including Fat Lake, Doud Lake, and the Three Stepping Stones Lakes. The presence of the Manitowish Waters Airport in the northeast corner indicates the modern accessibility of this lake-heavy region. Traces of local infrastructure are visible through family-named roads like Petri Rd and Pelkola Rd, while the boundary between Iron and Vilas counties bisects the map, showing how political lines cut through the natural lake clusters of the Lower Sugarbush Lake and Middle Sugarbush Lake area.