2018 Map of Blaine Creek

About this map

The Iron River system dominates this northern Wisconsin landscape, carving a deep drainage network through Bayfield County. The river and its major tributaries, including the East Fork Iron River and Blaine Cr, create a highly dissected topography marked by numerous smaller streams such as Resch Cr, Schacte Cr, and Muskeg Cr. This 2018 survey reveals a rural area defined by a strict grid of section-line roads, many bearing the names of local families who settled the region, such as Hautala Rd, Pudas Rd, and Saarkinen Rd. A lone community landmark, Hillside Cem, sits near the junction of Evergreen Rd and Sorenson Rd, overlooking the valley where the main river and the east fork converge. The map illustrates a modern era of land use where historic forest tracks have evolved into a formalized network of local roads like Port Wing Line Rd and Bayfield Line Rd.