2010 Map of Emerald

About this map

Emerald and Cylon anchor this rural landscape in Saint Croix County, where the topography is defined by a dense network of waterways feeding larger river systems. The headwaters of the Rush River and the Eau Galle River emerge in the southern reaches, while the South Fork Willow River and its many tributaries, including Hutton Creek and Carr Creek, carve through the northern and central sections. This intricate drainage pattern suggests a productive agricultural region, further evidenced by a grid of local roads and county highways that link isolated farmsteads. Local history is preserved at sites like Holy Rosary Cemetery and Greenwood Cemetery, while modern recreational and utility features such as Flyplassen Airport and Kanten Field reflect the continuing utility of the open terrain near the western edge of Pine Lake.