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2013 Map of Big Falls Dam

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Big Falls Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Flambeau River carves a central path through this portion of Rusk County, its course interrupted by the significant hydraulic features of the Big Falls Flowage and the Dairyland Reservoir. These impoundments reflect the river's harnessed energy, while further upstream, natural water features like Beaver Dam Rapids and Little Cedar Rapids persist. The surrounding landscape is defined by a network of drainage systems including Stony Cr, Crooked Cr, and Josie Cr, which feed into the primary river valley.

Settlement patterns are sparse, characterized by rural roads and the secluded Rusk Camp in the northeastern corner. Infrastructure is anchored by the Rusk County Airport in the south, providing a modern connection to this otherwise water-dominant geography. To the east, the terrain transitions toward isolated water bodies like McGee Lake and the winding path of Deer Tail Cr, illustrating the typical Northwoods topography of glacial lake and stream networks.