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2005 Map of Upper Eau Claire Lake

Name: 2005 Topographic Map of Upper Eau Claire Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2006
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2006

About this map

The dense woodlands of Barnes and Drummond define this portion of northern Wisconsin, where the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest provides a vast canopy over a complex glacial lake system. Central to the landscape is the sprawling Eau Claire Lake, connected to a network of smaller waters including Bony Lake, Birch Lake, and Robinson Lake. The presence of the Eau Claire Lakes Airport near the northwest corner suggests the area's role as a recreational hub, facilitating access to these remote waters.

South of the main lake, the terrain becomes more protected within the Big Brook Semi-Primitive Non-Motorized Area. Here, the headwaters of the Ounce River and Mulligan Creek wind through a landscape dotted with specific hydrological features like Shunenberg Springs and Bearsdale Springs. This 2005 revision highlights the balance between local infrastructure, such as Kelly Lake Road, and the preservation of the primary forest character.