2019 Map of Thousand Island Lake

About this map

Ottawa National Forest spans the interstate boundary between Michigan and Wisconsin, centering on a dense network of glacial lakes and wetlands. The landscape is defined by the massive Cisco Lake and the eponymous Thousand Island Lake, where complex shorelines are dotted with features like Meadowwoods Point and Belle Island. The intricate waterway connections, including Helen Creek and numerous smaller basins like Fishhawk Lake and Lindsley Lake, reveal a region shaped by outdoor recreation and forest management. Small forest roads such as White Spruce Fire Ln and Old B Rd provide access to these remote waters, while Co Hwy B serves as a primary east-west artery through the township. The boundary between Gogebic Co and Vilas Co bisects several water bodies, illustrating the jurisdictional divide across this shared wilderness.