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2013 Map of Herbster

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Herbster sits at the northern edge of this Wisconsin landscape, where the cold waters of Lake Superior meet the Bayfield County shoreline. The community is defined by its proximity to the lake and the intricate network of river systems that drain toward the coast. Significant conservation areas dominate the southern and eastern portions of the map, including the Cranberry River State Fishery Area and the Flag River State Fishery Area. These protected zones follow the meandering paths of the Cranberry River and Flag River, reflecting a regional focus on preserving the watershed and fishery habitats.

Transportation is centered on Wi-13, which serves as the primary artery connecting coastal settlements. A grid of local roads, such as Bark Point Rd and Lenawee Rd, provides access to the interior and smaller residential clusters. The terrain is marked by the split of major waterways into their respective branches, such as the W Fork Cranberry River and the E Fork Flag River, illustrating the topographical drainage patterns characteristic of the south shore.