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1971 Map of Upper Eau Claire Lake

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Upper Eau Claire Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Upper Eau Claire Lake serves as the focal point of this northern Wisconsin landscape, surrounded by an intricate network of smaller glacial lakes and springs. Situated within the Chequamegon National Forest and Drummond National Forest, the region shows a transition from water-based recreation to protected timberlands. The presence of the Eau Claire Lakes Airport near Henderson Lake suggests the area's development as a destination for seasonal residents and visitors during the early 1970s.

Hydrological features dominate the terrain, from the secluded Devils Lake and Connor Lake to the flow of the Ounce River. Local landmarks like Shunenberg Springs and Bearsdale Springs highlight the importance of groundwater sources in this ecosystem. Evidence of local industry is sparse, limited to a few Gravel Pits, while names like Kelly Lake Road and Pease Road define the corridor of travel through the dense forest.