2013 Map of Gleason

About this map

Prairie River winds through the heart of this Northwoods landscape, anchoring the settlements of Gleason and Dudley. The area is defined by a dense network of tributaries and glacial lakes, including McGinnis Lake, Echo Lake, and Burlock Lake, which drain into the branching waters of the N Br Pine River and Big Hay Meadow Cr. Wisconsin State Highway Wi-17 provides the primary north-south corridor, connecting these small communities and rural tracts. The presence of the Haymeadow Airport and names like Besler suggest a landscape of remote landing strips and localized hubs. A structured grid of secondary roads such as Co Hwy-J and Co Hwy-X intersects the natural drainage of Silver Cr and McCloud Cr, reflecting the region's historical reliance on timber and small-scale agriculture.