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2018 Map of Athelstane

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Athelstane serves as the central hub of this northern Wisconsin landscape, situated amidst a dense network of water bodies and tributaries in Marinette County. The town is flanked by numerous named lakes, including Morgan Lake, Silver Lake, and Kellinbach Lake, while the local geography is defined by the winding courses of the South Branch Pike River and the Wausaukee River. These waterways, along with smaller streams like Coldwater Brook and Heubler Cr, suggest a region long-shaped by drainage patterns through timberland and glacial topography.

Local history and genealogy are anchored at the Athelstane Cem located south of the main settlement. The map reveals a transition from the established roads surrounding the town, such as Davis Rd and Co Rd C, to more secluded areas near Butterfly Lake and Upper Middle Inlet. This 2018 survey captures the area's modern character as a recreational and rural residential enclave, where the interplay of rivers like the Little S Br Pike River and various family-named landmarks like Mathis Lake define the community's spatial organization.