2018 Map of Big Briens Lake

About this map

South Fork Jump River meanders across the northern reaches of this landscape, anchoring a wilderness area defined by its complex hydrology and glacial depression lakes. Central to this Price County terrain are the neighboring basins of Big Briens Lake and Little Briens Lake, which provide a focal point for the surrounding network of drainage creeks like Douglas Cr and Knox Cr. The road network reflects a history of rural access and timber management, with interestingly named corridors such as Mail Route Rd and Nyberg-Hill Rd traversing the interior. This survey captures a moment in the 21st century where the land remains primarily characterized by its wetlands and small kettle lakes, including the isolated Moyle Lake to the northwest. The presence of numerous family-named roads, from Hannula Rd to Lustila Rd, hints at the deep-rooted homesteading and landownership patterns of this specific Wisconsin northwoods region.