2010 Map of Elk Creek Lake

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Chippewa River meanders through the southern portion of this landscape, carving a wide valley floor defined by the Chippewa Bottoms and Brush Island. The northern reach is anchored by the village of Elk Mound, while the small settlement of Caryville sits near the river's edge. Water is a defining element throughout, from the impounded Elk Creek Lake created by the Elk Creek WP247 Dam to smaller bodies like Old Elk Lake and Sneen Lake. Genealogists will find a notable density of rural burial grounds, including Saint Joseph Cemetery, Evergreen Cemetery, and Waneka Cemetery, marking the locations of earlier community centers. The network of county highways and local roads provides a clear view of how land ownership and access were structured around the prominent Elk Creek drainage system in the early 21st century.