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2010 Map of Balsam Lake

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Balsam Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Balsam Lake serves as the focal point of this Polk County landscape, showcasing a complex shoreline defined by numerous islands and narrow passages. The village itself is situated at the southern end of the lake, where the Upper Balsam Lake WP92 Dam and Lower Balsam Lake Dam control the outflow into Balsam Branch. The map reveals a dense network of residential lakeside developments and rural intersections, notably at the settlement of Lykens to the south.

Genealogical interests are anchored by the Balsam Lake Cemetery and the Apple River Cemetery, providing clear markers of community history. The aquatic geography is particularly detailed, naming smaller bodies of water like Wild Goose Lake, Brusher Lake, and Loveless Lake that dot the surrounding glacial terrain. Landmarks such as Camp Neibel and the large Big Island highlight the area's long-standing character as a recreational and residential hub in western Wisconsin.