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2015 Map of Winchester

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Winchester and Manitowish Waters anchor this aquatic landscape straddling the line between Iron and Vilas counties. The geography is defined by a dense network of glacial water bodies, from the prominent North Turtle Lake and South Turtle Lake near the town center to more secluded basins like Circle Lily Lake and Plunkett Lake. The Turtle River and Manitowish River provide the primary drainage for the region, while the local infrastructure reflects a mix of aviation at the Manitowish Waters Airport and heritage transportation corridors.

Evidence of the area's industrial past is visible in the persistent Railroad Grade cutting across the northwestern quadrant. Modern access is facilitated by a grid of rural routes such as Fisher Lake Rd and Co Hwy O, which connect the various lakefronts and scattered residences. This 2015 survey provides a modern baseline for the Northwoods, documenting the contemporary footprint of these communities within a vast system of lakes and marshes.