
The Thornapple River snakes across this northern Wisconsin landscape, defining a region dominated by intricate waterways and marshy lowlands. This survey illustrates the convergence of the Little Thornapple River and Tupper Cr amidst a network of established forestry and utility routes, such as the Thornapple Grade and Bissell Grade. In the southeastern corner, the Flambeau River passes through the Third Cedar Rapids, a notable point of navigation and whitewater on this significant river system. The presence of the Big Swamp and Thornapple Spring highlights the hydrologic complexity of the border between Sawyer and Rusk counties. This modern study provides an exact record of the wetlands and drainage patterns that have shaped land use in the Northwoods for generations.
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1944 · Exeland
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1944 · Draper
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1944 · Radisson
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1945 · Ingram
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1947 · Exeland
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1947 · Ingram
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1947 · Draper
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1949 · Radisson
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1953 · Rice Lake
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Rice Lake
USGS Topo · 1:250,000