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2010 Map of Clam Falls

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Clam River dictates the landscape of this corner of Polk County, winding north through a series of significant water impoundments and natural lakes. The settlement of Clam Falls sits at a critical junction near the Clam Falls Flowage, where the river's path is managed by structures such as the Clam Falls 2-Wd-1009 Dam. This area is characterized by a high density of water bodies, including Somers Lake, Godfrey Lake, and the smaller Little Deer Lake, many of which are part of a complex drainage system fed by Somers Creek and McKenzie Creek.

Local history is anchored by the Lewis Cemetery and the small settlement of Coomer in the northeast. The rural road network, defined by routes like County HWY-B and Clam Falls DR, connects scattered homesteads and water management sites. Numerous dams, including the Lewis Dam and Jensen Dam, illustrate the importance of water regulation in this region of Wisconsin, providing a clear view of the physical geography and infrastructure at the start of the 21st century.