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2015 Map of Ingram NW

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Ingram NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Thornapple River winds through the borderlands of Sawyer and Rusk Counties, defining a landscape of low-lying wetlands and complex water systems in Northern Wisconsin. This survey reveals a transition from the narrow channels of Tupper Cr and Little Thornapple River to the broader flow of the Flambeau River at the southeastern corner. The inclusion of the Third Cedar Rapids and the expansive Big Swamp indicates a terrain historically challenging for agriculture but vital for timber and water-based transport.

Transportation patterns here are marked by former logging routes and grades, including the Bissell Grade Rd and Thornapple Grade, which cut across the township lines. These roads reflect the legacy of the region's industrial past, providing access through heavy timber and marshy tracts near Thornapple Spring. The map serves as a detailed record of how these historical grades have been integrated into the modern road network, such as Haystack Rd and W Lane Rd.