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2015 Map of Flambeau Ridge

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Flambeau Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The confluence of the Chippewa River and the Flambeau River defines this landscape in northern Wisconsin, where the Rusk and Chippewa county lines meet. The terrain is marked by the prominent elevation of Flambeau Ridge, which stands in contrast to the surrounding river valleys and flowages. Hydrology dominates the eastern and southern portions of the map, notably the vast waters of the Holcombe Flowage and the more contained Washington Flowage.

Evidence of local heritage and early land use is found at Saint Francis Cem, situated north of the Chippewa River. Rural access is maintained through a network of established roads like Co Hwy D and Co Rustic Rd, while the interiors are dotted with small water bodies such as Bollman Lake, Wesley Lake, and LaRose Lake. The presence of Pine Island within the Flambeau River suggests a dynamic river system that has historically shaped the local timber and recreation patterns.