2010 Map of Forest

About this map

Willow River and its various tributaries, including Wolf Creek and Black Brook, dominate this rural landscape in Polk County. The settlement of Forest sits in the southeast corner, serving as a focal point for a dense grid of agricultural roads like County Hwy-H and Polk Saint Croix Rd. The northern reaches of the quadrangle are defined by a series of water bodies, most notably Bone Lake and Long Lake, along with the Don Dosch Wildlife Flowage Dam. The map reveals a highly structured drainage pattern where the South Fork Willow River and Hutton Creek converge in the south, reflecting the glacial topography of the region. This 2010 survey shows the area's established rural character, where large-scale hydrology management and a systematic township road network support the local farming economy.