Whisker Lake Wilderness | |
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Whisker Lake | |
IUCN category Ib (wilderness area) | |
Location within WisconsinShow map of WisconsinWhisker Lake Wilderness (the United States)Show map of the United States | |
Location | Florence, Wisconsin |
Nearest city | Florence, WI |
Coordinates | 45°57′4″N 88°27′18″W / 45.95111°N 88.45500°W / 45.95111; -88.45500 |
Area | 7,270 acres (29.4 km) |
Established | 1978 |
Governing body | United States Forest Service |
The Whisker Lake Wilderness is a 7,270-acre (2,940 ha) tract of protected land in Florence County, Wisconsin, managed by the United States Forest Service. The wilderness is within the boundaries of the Chequamegon–Nicolet National Forest, and is on the border of Michigan and Wisconsin.
Whisker Lake
Whisker Lake has a maximum depth of 6 feet and area of 8 acres (3.2 ha), being 99% made up of muck. The lake is named for the trees at the shoreline of the lake, referred to by locals as "chin whiskers." Whisker Lake is one of 6 small lakes located within the wilderness.
See also
References
- Protected Planet Website- Retrieved March 24, 2023
- US Parks Website- Retrieved 2022-02-10
- Department of Natural Resources Wisconsin Website- Retrieved 2022-02-10
- Wilderness Hiking Website- Retrieved 2022-02-10
External links
- U.S. Geological Survey Map at the U.S. Geological Survey Map Website. Retrieved February 10, 2022.