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2018 Map of Hauer

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Hauer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Hauer serves as a small anchor in this glacial landscape of Sawyer County, where the transition from deep water bodies to upland forests is clearly defined. The northern portion is dominated by the sprawling reaches of Whitefish Lake and Lac Courte Oreilles, specifically the protected waters of Musky Bay. These lakes, along with Sand Lake and the smaller Upper Holly Lake and Lower Holly Lake, represent a dense concentration of shoreline environments that have shaped local recreation and settlement patterns for generations.

The hydrology of the area is further characterized by the winding path of the Couderay River and its various tributaries. Natural springs like Lower Hauer Spring and Benson Spring feed into a network of smaller basins, including Rogers Lake and Summit Lake. This intricate water system, alongside secondary routes like N Co HWY F and the distinctive Right Of Way RD, illustrates the historical development of Wisconsin’s Northwoods, where fishing and timber have long been central to the local identity.