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2019 Map of Smoky Lake

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Smoky Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Ottawa National Forest and Nicolet National Forest meet at the boundary of Michigan and Wisconsin, defining a densely forested landscape shaped by glacial activity. This 2019 survey documents the intricate network of water bodies that dominate the region, centered on the large expanse of Smoky Lake and Big Sand Lake. Smaller lakes like Jewel Lake, Plymouth Lake, and Gail Lake are scattered across the terrain, connected by minor drainages like the Deerskin River and Elvoy Creek.

A complex system of forest roads and trails provides access to this timbered backcountry, including the Vilas Co Snowmobile route and several Forest Development Roads. The presence of Elvoy Springs and various named spurs like Mail Route Road and Gatehouse Road indicates a landscape managed for both recreation and natural resource protection. The map clearly delineates the administrative borders where Iron and Gogebic counties in Michigan meet Vilas and Forest counties in Wisconsin.