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2013 Map of Star Lake

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Star Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Star Lake sits at the heart of this Vilas County landscape, a region defined by its dense concentration of glacial lakes and northern Wisconsin forest. The settlement of Star Lake is positioned on a narrow peninsula between its namesake water body and Little Star Lake, reflecting a community deeply tied to the surrounding shoreline. Significant elevation and observation points are represented by the Monahan Lookout Tower in the eastern portion of the quadrangle.

A network of local roads such as Dorothy Dunn Rd and State House Rd connect numerous isolated water bodies, including Dorothy Dunn Lake, Lake Laura, and Nineweb Lake. The presence of Goodyear Springs and Siphon Springs to the north indicates the hydrology of the headwaters near Siphon Creek. This 2013 survey provides a detailed look at the modern shoreline configurations and land use patterns that have shaped this recreational and residential lake district.