2022 Map of Arland

About this map

Arland and the neighboring settlement of Twin Town anchor this western Wisconsin landscape, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of glacial drainage. The map reveals an intricate pattern of small creeks, including Turtle Cr, Moon Cr, and Tainter Cr, that weave between low hills and wetlands. This area of Barron County is notable for its high density of rural burial grounds, such as the Arland Independent Cem and Mount Hope Cem, which often represent the only remaining physical markers of early family homesteads and the original parish communities. The prevalence of these sites, alongside others like Saint Charles Cem and Saint Johns Cem, suggests a deeply rooted agricultural history where community life centered around local churches and family plots. The hydrography, featuring bodies like Big Moon Lake and Musket Lake, continues to dictate the local road grid, which often bends to accommodate the winding creek beds and marshy depressions.