2013 Map of Turtle Lake

About this map

Apple River and the complex drainage of the North Branch Beaver Brook define the landscape of this Barron County region. The map documents a territory defined by glacial lakes and wetlands, where modern infrastructure like Us-8 and Us-63 intersects with historical water features. Significant water bodies such as Silver Lake, Horseshoe Lake, and Staples Lake are interspersed with smaller features like Elbow Lake and Skinaway Lake, illustrating the dense lacustrine environment typical of Northwest Wisconsin. The presence of the Old Mill Pond and Joel Flowage 22 suggests a history of water management and local industry centered around the area's numerous brooks and rivers, including the South Br Beaver Brook. The grid of rural roads, including Glovers Lake Dr and various numbered avenues, provides a clear view of the modern land division and residential access to the many shorelines.