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2010 Map of Hawkins

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Hawkins
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The village of Hawkins sits as a central hub in Rusk County, defined by its relationship with the surrounding waterways and rural infrastructure. The landscape is carved by numerous drainage systems, including the South Fork Main Creek and the meandering Skinner Creek, which feeds into the larger regional watershed. The presence of the Hawkins Millpond near the village center and the WP156 Dam at Shamrock Lake indicates a history of managed water resources, likely supporting local industry or recreation.

Genealogists and local historians can locate significant landmarks such as Saint Marys Cemetery and Hillcrest Cemetery, which serve as quiet anchors for the community. The northern and eastern reaches are characterized by a grid of rural roads, including Pioneer Rd and Blueberry Rd, and the small-scale aviation of the Diderrich Ranch Airport. This layout reflects a modern agricultural and residential pattern that remains deeply connected to the natural creeks and marshes of northern Wisconsin.