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2013 Map of Hogsback Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Swayne Lookout Tower stands as a primary landmark in this rural Rusk County landscape, overlooking a complex network of waterways that define the local geography. The area is dominated by the winding paths of the Brunet River in the northwest and the Thornapple River system in the southeast, which includes the Little Thornapple River. These watercourses are supported by numerous tributaries such as Elm Cr, Nail Cr, and the eponymous Hogsback Cr.

Transportation patterns here reflect a mix of established corridors and local access, anchored by Wi-27 and the remnants of Old Highway 70. Several family-named or descriptive roads, including N Hajdasz Rd, W Druwe Rd, and W Hogsback Rd, provide access to the interior. The presence of Tower Rd suggests the historical and logistical importance of the lookout tower for regional forest management and navigation.