2015 Map of Shay Lake

About this map

The Nicolet National Forest encompasses this section of Northern Wisconsin, where the boundary between Oconto and Marinette counties follows section lines through a dense network of glacial lakes and wetlands. The terrain is defined by the prominent Butler Rock, which stands above a landscape of interconnected water bodies like Shay Lake, Turtle Lake, and Waupee Lake. This 2015 survey details a maze of forest access roads and tracks, including the Butler Rock Lookout Ln and Baenen Network, which navigate the rises between low-lying cedar swamps and open water. The drainage patterns of the W Br Peshtigo Brook and Little Waupee Cr illustrate the complex hydrology of the region, while labels like Old 64 Rd and Old Pansy Rd hint at the historic transport routes that preceded the modern forest road system.