2013 Map of Spider Lake

About this map

The glaciated geography of Sawyer County is defined by an intricate network of interconnected waterways, most notably the expansive Spider Lake and Lost Land Lake. This 2013 survey illustrates a landscape dominated by timber and tourism, where numerous smaller basins like One Shoe Lake, Whiplash Lake, and Little Ole Lake are linked by minor drainages. The southern portion of the map is shaped by the Tiger Cat Flowage, a man-made impoundment that altered the original flow of the Dead Cr. Transportation in this lake-dense region is restricted to a few key arteries, including W State Road 77 and N County Hwy-A, which navigate around the wetland margins and spring-fed basins like Dead Creek Spring. Local history is reflected in several family-named landmarks and camps, such as Davies Lake and Camp Four Lakes, indicating the area's long-standing use for recreation and forestry.