THOROUGHFARE
Maximum Depth
acres
native plant species
Volume NA
location on the chain
The Thoroughfare, Oneida County, is a narrow passage–way that connects Big Lake to Whitefish Lake. It has a maximum depth of 12 feet and a surface area of 175 acres. The Thoroughfare contains 35 native plant species, of which Coontail was the most common plant as determined
through the point–intercept survey. Wild rice, an emergent species, was found in great abundance as well but was not accounted for as often using the point–intercept methodology. No exotic plants
were observed during the 2010 lake surveys.
topography and water depth map
Digital Elevation Model (DEM) of Thoroughfare area showing shaded relief (topography) in shades of gray and water depths (bathymetry) color-coded in shades of blue. The DEM shows three general levels, the water surface in blue, low-lying flat areas (some of which are marshy) and areas of ground raised 30-50 feet that resemble “mesas”.
TLWA membership distribution map
Waterfront land parcels from the Oneida County Land Records are color coded to represent TLWA Membership status as of May 2023. These maps were generated as a visual guide to TLWA participation within the Three Lakes Chain. They became a tool for the Membership committee, Lake Captains, shoreline monitors, and neighbors to assist in identifying under-represented areas where new members could be sought out and encouraged to join.
