2010 Map of Alexander Lake

About this map

Alexander Lake serves as a central hydrological feature where the Wisconsin River meets several smaller tributaries in Lincoln County. This 2010 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the complex network of watercourses that define the local landscape, including the confluence of the Copper River and the New Wood River. Industrial and infrastructure history is evident at the Alexander WP200 Dam, which regulates the flow near Rock Island. Local heritage and genealogy are grounded in the locations of the Methodist Cemetery in the southwest and the Snow Hill Cemetery near Snow Hill in the southeast. The map reveals how the terrain, marked by elevations like Ninemile Hill, influences the winding paths of Devil Creek and the Little Rib River as they drain toward the larger river systems of northern Wisconsin.