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2013 Map of Grandfather Falls

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Grandfather Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Wisconsin River carves a dominant path through this portion of Lincoln County, defined by its hydro-electric infrastructure and natural whitewater features. The Grandfather Flowage 2295 serves as a significant reservoir, leading into the drop at Grandfather Falls. This stretch of water is marked by traditional river navigation points such as Posey Rapids and Bill Cross Rapids, which once challenged rivermen and now define the river's character.

Overland, the landscape is crisscrossed by the Ice Age Natl Scenic Trl, which meanders alongside the river and through the surrounding woodlands. The map shows a region shaped by its water resources, with numerous smaller tributaries like New Wood River, Averill Cr, and Kelly Cr feeding into the main channel. Named roads such as Burma Rd and Camp Ave provide access to more secluded interior lakes like Morrison Lake and June Lake.