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2015 Map of White Sand Lake

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of White Sand Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Sayner stands as a primary point of reference in this lake-dense region of Vilas County, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of glacial kettle lakes and connecting waterways. The southern portion of the map is anchored by the large basins of Plum Lake and Big Muskellunge Lake, while the namesake White Sand Lake occupies a central position. This topography indicates a heavily glaciated terrain where land is often secondary to the numerous named water bodies, including the serpentine Manitowish River in the northwest.

Transport through this wetland-heavy environment relies on specialized routes such as Fishtrap Dam Rd and Camp Highland Rd, which navigate between protected forest tracts and private holdings. A series of smaller, remote lakes like Lost Canoe Lake, Nebish Lake, and Escanaba Lake are concentrated in the center, suggesting a landscape managed for conservation and recreation. The placement of Crystal Lake and Star Lake further emphasizes the area's identity as a premier northern highland lake district.