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2018 Map of Alexander Lake

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Alexander Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Alexander Lake and the winding Wisconsin River dominate the northern portion of this landscape, marking a point where the river widens significantly before continuing its southward flow. West of the river, the terrain is characterized by a complex network of waterways, including the New Wood River, Copper River, and Garrison Creek, which snake through wetlands like Baggs Marsh. This hydrographic pattern suggests a low-lying, water-rich environment that has historically influenced local road placement and land use.

Evidence of established community life appears in the southeastern corner near Merrill, where the grid transitions to more frequent rural homesteads. Genealogists will find the locations of Snow Hill Cem and Methodist Cem useful for local research. Notable geographic landmarks such as Snow Hill, Ninemile Hill, and Rock Island provide clear topographic reference points for those studying the physical history of Lincoln County.