2013 Map of Turtle-Flambeau Flowage

About this map

Turtle Flambeau Flowage dominates this Wisconsin landscape, where the labyrinthine waters and hundreds of small points and bays define the local geography. The massive impoundment of the Flambeau River has created a complex water system surrounding Big Island and reaching toward the settlement of Springstead. This era of the early 2010s shows a region deeply tied to seasonal recreation and forestry, evidenced by features like the Springstead Lookout Tower and Fishermans Landing. The map details the transition from the open waters of the flowage to the numerous smaller glacial lakes that dot the eastern shore, including Trude Lake, Nokomis Lake, and the connected Upper Springstead Lake. Local infrastructure like the Blair Lake Airport and the winding course of Wi-182 provide the primary access to these remote northern woods and waters.