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Wisconsin›Vilas County›Trout Lake›Depth map

Trout Lake depth map

Interactive depth contours

Interactive depth contours for Trout Lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin, derived from North Temperate Lakes LTER survey survey data. Pan the map, inspect contour depths, or open the 3D underwater view.

117max depth feet
49mean depth feet
3,864surface acres
12mapped depth contours
Trout LakeVilas County, WI
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Interactive depth contours10-foot typical interval · Research survey bathymetry (NTL-LTER) · Not for navigation
Source: North Temperate Lakes LTER surveyhigh confidence · QA passed · Select a contour to inspect its mapped depthSurveyed research bathymetry from the North Temperate Lakes LTER program (University of Wisconsin-Madison, NSF), Northern Highland Lake District bathymetry dataset (knb-lter-ntl.288.4, CC-BY). Real measured contours, not a model. Not for navigation.

Historical Wisconsin DNR maps

Trout Lake depth maps

4 converted map sheets. These historical surveys are not for navigation.

Original DNR document

Navigable depth map

Trout Lake · sheet 1

Pan, zoom, and inspect the converted Wisconsin DNR historical map image in the browser. Historical survey — not for navigation.

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Trout Lake historical Wisconsin DNR depth map sheet 1

Source: Wisconsin DNR · WBIC 2331600 · image navigation only; spatial alignment pending · Historical lake maps are not for navigation.

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Trout Lake · page 1Vilas County · WBIC 2331600 · 176 KB preview
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Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Converted for browser access with source URLs, checksums, and retrieval dates retained. Historical lake maps are not for navigation.

Depth FAQ

How deep is Trout Lake?

Trout Lake is 117 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 49 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.

Is there a free depth map of Trout Lake?

Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Trout Lake at a typical 10-foot interval, with an optional 3D underwater view, derived from North Temperate Lakes LTER survey survey data.

Where does the Trout Lake depth map come from?

The interactive depth contours are derived from North Temperate Lakes LTER survey. Each contour set passes a visual QA review against the source document before it is published. The source is measured research bathymetry from the North Temperate Lakes LTER program; not for navigation.

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