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2015 Map of Ashland West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Ashland sits at the western edge of Chequamegon Bay, serving as a vital port city on the southern shore of Lake Superior. This survey captures the region's complex transition from the waterfront urban grid of Ashland to the agricultural and wooded hinterlands of the Ashland and Bayfield County line. In the city, distinct cemetery sites like Saint Agnes Cem, Mount Hope Cem, and B'Nai Israel Cem reflect the community's diverse heritage.

Transport and water define the landscape beyond the city limits. The Tri Co Corridor cuts through Ashland Junction, tracing an industrial path through the terrain toward Barksdale. This drainage basin is intricately carved by multiple forks of Fish Creek and Whittlesey Cr, which feed into the bay. To the south, the White River and Beartrap Cr wind through the township, highlighting the water-rich geography that has long influenced settlement and industry in northern Wisconsin.