1981 Map of Thousand Island Lake

About this map

The Ottawa National Forest and Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest meet at the boundary of Michigan and Wisconsin in this early 1980s topographic record. The landscape is defined by an intricate glacial lake system, centered on the sprawling reaches of Thousand Island Lake. The map reveals a transition between the deep woods of Gogebic County and Vilas County, where the irregular shorelines of Cisco Lake, Lindsley Lake, and Fishhawk Lake create a complex geography of peninsulas and narrows. Notable landmarks include Meadowwoods Point and Indian Point, while the presence of a Gravel Pit and scattered boat ramps suggests the quiet intersection of local resource extraction and growing recreational use. The detailed hydrography, including smaller bodies like Little Mosquito Lake and Grace Lake, illustrates the interconnected water network of the Northwoods.