2018 Map of Wheeler Lake

About this map

Nicolet National Forest dominates this Oconto County landscape, defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and river headwaters. The North Branch Oconto River and its various forks, including the First S Br Oconto River, carve through the terrain alongside numerous named water bodies like Waubee Lake and John Lake. The recreational character of the region is evident at the Wheeler Lake Swimming Beach, where Deer Island and Virgin Island sit in the center of the namesake lake. A intricate system of forest routes and trails provides access to the backcountry, including the Lakewood Cross Country Ski Tra (Snow) and the McCaslin Brook HWT. Springs such as Hickory Springs and Sullivan Springs feed into the complex hydrography, while localized lanes like Nolting Lane and South Liberty Rd serve the small clusters of development near the lake shores.