2013 Map of Arland

About this map

Turtle Creek winds through the rural landscape of Barron County, defining the drainage patterns of a region shaped by glacial activity and a strict rectilinear grid of section-line roads. This survey illustrates the agricultural character of the area, where farmsteads are accessed via numbered avenues and streets like 11 1/2 Ave and 5th St. Water remains the primary geographical marker, with Big Moon Lake and Moon Creek in the west, and Musket Lake sitting just south of the northern boundary. The hydrography is extensive, with numerous small tributaries including Silver Creek, Jones Creek, and Tainter Creek feeding into the larger local watershed. This network of creeks and small lakes suggests a landscape that has remained dedicated to steady agricultural production and rural residency into the early 21st century.