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Whisker Lake Wilderness

Protected wilderness area in Florence County, Wisconsin From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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.[2] The wilderness is within the boundaries of the Chequamegon–Nicolet National Forest, and is on the border of Michigan and Wisconsin.

NearestcityFlorence, WI
Coordinates45°57′4″N 88°27′18″W
Area7,270 acres (29.4 km2)
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Whisker Lake Wilderness
Whisker Lake
Whisker Lake Wilderness is located in Wisconsin
Whisker Lake Wilderness
Location within Wisconsin
Whisker Lake Wilderness is located in the United States
Whisker Lake Wilderness
Location within the United States
LocationFlorence, Wisconsin
Nearest cityFlorence, WI
Coordinates45°57′4″N 88°27′18″W
Area7,270 acres (29.4 km2)
Established1978
Governing bodyUnited States Forest Service
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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.[3] The lake is named for the trees at the shoreline of the lake, referred to by locals as "chin whiskers".[4] Whisker Lake is one of 6 small lakes located within the wilderness.

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