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2015 Map of Alderwood Lake

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Alderwood Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The La Crosse River valley and its complex network of tributaries anchor this 2015 survey of Monroe County. The drainage patterns of Tarr Cr, Squaw Cr, and Stillwell Cr define the landscape, which is marked by several significant water bodies including Alder Lake, Squaw Lake, and the Upper Sparta Pond. Near the southern edge of the map, the Lafayette Cem sits along the La Crosse River, providing a primary point of interest for genealogists tracking early family settlements in the region.

A transition from agricultural to specialized land use is visible in the road naming conventions, with labels such as Bivouac Rd and Headquarters Rd hinting at the proximity of military activity or organized forestry. The presence of the Lemon Valley settlement and the geographic landmark of Dorn Cut suggest a topography that influenced the placement of early travel routes and homesteads. Local history is further preserved in the names of smaller water features like Hazel Dell Lake and Farr Cr.