2013 Map of Upper Eau Claire Lake

About this map

Upper Eau Claire Lake serves as the central anchor for this lake-strewn landscape in Bayfield County, defined by a complex network of glacial water bodies and protected forestry sites. The map documents a recreational and conservation-focused region where small-scale aviation at the Eau Claire Lakes Airport meets the specialized conservation work of the Bearsdale Springs Red Pine Seed Production Area. Navigation through the area is facilitated by a dense system of Forest Service roads and local routes like Pease Resort Rd and Kickapoo Trl, connecting numerous named lakes such as Kelly Lake, Robinson Lake, and Big Brook Lake. The hydrography is notably intricate, with spring-fed systems like Shunenberg Springs and Hyatt Spring feeding into waterways such as Bearsdale Cr and the Ounce River. This cartographic record illustrates the 21st-century character of northern Wisconsin's lake country, balancing seasonal residence with active forest management and watershed protection.