The Chequamegon–Nicolet National Forest ( / ʃ ɪ ˈ w ɑː m ɪ ɡ ən ˌ n ɪ k ə ˈ l eɪ / ; the q is silent) is a 1,530,647-acre (6,194.31 km) U.S. National Forest in northern Wisconsin in the United States. Due to logging in the early part of the 20th century, very little old growth forest remains. Some of the trees there were planted by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. The national forest land trees and vegetation are part of the North Woods Ecoregion that prevails throughout the upper Great Lakes region.
19-543: Legally two separate national forests—the Chequamegon National Forest and the Nicolet National Forest —the areas were established by presidential proclamations in 1933 and have been managed as one unit since 1998. The Chequamegon National Forest comprises three units in the north-central part of the state totaling 865,825 acres (3,503.87 km). In descending order of forestland area, it
38-442: A cinnamon bear and any other black bear is its brown or red-brown fur, blocky head, and often a storage of fat causing a small hump on its back near the neck/shoulder, reminiscent of cinnamon . The subspecies was given this designation because the lighter color phase is more common there than in other areas. It is proposed that the brownish coats actually mimic a grizzly bear . The various color morphs are frequently intermixed in
57-642: A dense second growth. Eastern hemlock are also present as this is the westernmost limit of its distribution. Tamarack / black spruce bogs, cedar swamps and alder thickets are common. Blueberries , raspberries , blackberries , cranberries , serviceberries , ferns , mosses , cattails , and mushrooms also grow here, as well as many more shrubs and wildflowers. White-tailed deer are numerous and are hit by motorists on roads in northern Wisconsin year-round. Black bears , foxes , raccoons , rabbits , beavers , river otters , squirrels , chipmunks , pheasants , grouse and wild turkeys are popular game in
76-680: A general fertility rate of 66.6 births per 1000 women aged 15–44, the 23rd highest rate out of all 72 Wisconsin counties. Additionally, there were fewer than five reported induced abortions performed on women of Bayfield County residence in 2017. Bayfield County is a Democratic bastion, having voted for the Democrat in every presidential election since 1932 except for three nationwide Republican landslides in 1952 , 1956 , and 1972 . 46°38′N 91°11′W / 46.63°N 91.18°W / 46.63; -91.18 Cinnamon bear The cinnamon bear ( Ursus americanus cinnamomum )
95-568: Is both a highly variable color morph and a subspecies of the American black bear , native to the United States and Canada. As a subspecies, they therefore most likely exist alongside the mostly black-colored eastern American black bears present in those regions, and breed with them. Although there are also small populations located in the north east foothills and mountains of California, above 3,000 ft. elevation. The most striking difference between
114-689: Is located in parts of Bayfield , Ashland , Price , Sawyer , Taylor , and Vilas counties. Forest headquarters are in Park Falls . There are local ranger district offices in Glidden , Hayward , Medford , Park Falls , and Washburn . Moquah Barrens Research Natural Area is located with the Chequamegon. Lying within the Chequamegon are two officially designated wilderness areas of the National Wilderness Preservation System . These are
133-1038: The Franklin Lake Campground are located in the Nicolet. Lying within the Nicolet are three wildernesses—the Blackjack Springs Wilderness , the Headwaters Wilderness , and the Whisker Lake Wilderness . Remote areas of uplands, bogs , wetlands, muskegs , rivers, streams, pine savannas, meadows and many glacial lakes are found throughout these forests. Native tree species include Acer saccharum (sugar maple), Acer rubrum (red maple), and Acer spicatum (mountain maple), white , red , and black oaks , aspen , beech , basswood , sumac , and paper , yellow , and river birch . Coniferous trees , including red , white , and jack pine , white spruce and balsam fir are abundant due to
152-678: The Porcupine Lake Wilderness and the Rainbow Lake Wilderness . The Nicolet National Forest covers 664,822 acres (2,690.44 km) of northeastern Wisconsin. It is located in parts of Forest , Oconto , Florence , Vilas , Langlade , and Oneida counties. The forest headquarters are in Rhinelander . There are local ranger district offices in Eagle River , Florence , Lakewood , and Laona . Bose Lake Hemlock Hardwoods and
171-453: The U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 2,042 square miles (5,290 km ), of which 1,478 square miles (3,830 km ) is land and 564 square miles (1,460 km ) (28%) is water. It is the third-largest county in Wisconsin by total area and second-largest by land area. Cable Union Airport ( FAA LID : 3CU ) serves Bayfield County and the surrounding communities. As of
190-430: The census of 2020 , the population was 16,220. The population density was 11.0 people per square mile (4.2 people/km ). There were 13,238 housing units at an average density of 9.0 units per square mile (3.5 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 83.2% White , 10.5% Native American , 0.4% Black or African American , 0.2% Asian , 0.6% from other races , and 5.2% from two or more races. Ethnically,
209-594: The area's lakes famous for freshwater fishing. A record making muskellunge , Wisconsin's state fish, was caught in these waters. The beauty, heritage, and recreational opportunities of these forests draw thousands of tourists to the Chequamegon–Nicolet area every year. These national forests are best known for recreation , including camping , hiking , fishing , cross country skiing , and snowmobiling . Clam Lake in Chequamegon National Forest
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#1733084472758228-416: The county. The population density was 10 people per square mile (3.9 people/km ). There were 11,640 housing units at an average density of 8 units per square mile (3.1 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 88.46% White , 0.13% Black or African American , 9.39% Native American , 0.27% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 0.26% from other races , and 1.49% from two or more races. 0.61% of
247-432: The population was 1.7% Hispanic or Latino of any race. As of the 2010 census , there were 15,014 people living in the county. 86.7% were White , 9.6% Native American , 0.3% Asian , 0.3% Black or African American , 0.2% of some other race and 2.9% of two or more races . 1.1% were Hispanic or Latino (of any race). As of the census of 2000, there were 15,013 people, 6,207 households, and 4,276 families living in
266-563: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 23.3% were of German , 10.4% Norwegian , 8.4% Swedish , 6.1% Irish , 5.9% Polish , 5.7% Finnish and 5.0% English ancestry. 96.8% spoke English as their first language. There were 6,207 households, out of which 28.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.90% were married couples living together, 7.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.10% were non-families. 26.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.50% had someone living alone who
285-682: The same family; hence, seeing either a black-colored female with brown or red-brown cubs, a brown-colored female with black or red-brown cubs, or a female of any one of the three colors with a black cub, a brown cub and a red-brown cub, is a common occurrence. Like other American black bear subspecies, cinnamon bears are omnivorous . Their diet includes fruit, vegetation, nuts, honey, and occasionally insects and meat, varying from other subspecies because of regional habitat differences. Cinnamon bears are excellent climbers, good runners, and powerful swimmers. They are mostly nocturnal, though they are sometimes active during daylight. The bears hibernate during
304-671: The woods. Elk and wolves have been reintroduced and there have been sightings of moose and pine marten . Bird species include northern cardinal , blue jay , Canada jay , common raven , boreal and black-capped chickadees , black-backed and pileated woodpeckers , red-winged blackbirds , owls , ducks , common loons , bald eagles , evening grosbeaks , red and white-winged crossbills and many species of thrushes , sparrows and warblers . Brook trout , rainbow trout , and brown trout are found in many miles of excellent streams. Walleye , small and largemouth bass , crappie , northern pike , and many species of panfish make
323-476: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.88. In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.60% under the age of 18, 5.30% from 18 to 24, 25.20% from 25 to 44, 28.50% from 45 to 64, and 16.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 102.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.70 males. In 2017, there were 116 births, giving
342-452: Was also home to one of the two extremely low frequency antennae in the United States. [REDACTED] Media related to Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest at Wikimedia Commons Bayfield County, Wisconsin Bayfield County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin . As of the 2020 census , its population is 16,220. Its county seat is Washburn . The county
361-470: Was created in 1845 and organized in 1850. The Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has a reservation in Bayfield County and is the county's largest employer. Originally, in 1848 it was named La Pointe County, Wisconsin . After Douglas (1854) and Ashland (1860) Counties were split off from the original La Pointe County, the remainder was renamed Bayfield County on April 12, 1866. According to
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