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2022 Map of Fireside Lakes

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Fireside Lakes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Chippewa River winds through this glacial landscape on the border of Rusk and Chippewa counties, defining a region dominated by a dense network of kettle lakes and wetlands. Local history and genealogy are anchored by sites such as the Island Lake Cem near the shores of Island Lake and the Mud Lake Cem situated just south of the Fireside Lakes. These small, rural burial grounds are key markers for researchers tracing families from the surrounding townships.

The map reveals a landscape managed for water control and recreation, featuring the Willow Cr Flowage Number One and Willow Cr Flowage Number Two in the south. Named water bodies like Pulaski Lake, Boot Lake, and School Lake illustrate the high concentration of inland water, while the course of Swift Creek and Rice Creek connect these basins. A network of rural routes, including Co Hwy D and Chippewa Trl, provides access to these lakefront areas and isolated forest tracts.