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2023 Map of Kelly Lake

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Kelly Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Kelly Lake and the surrounding Oconto County wetlands dominate this modern topographic landscape, defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and small drainage creeks. The area near the small settlement of Klondike serves as a local hub, situated between the agricultural clearings and the heavily forested corridors of the South Branch Beaver Creek. The map documents a significant concentration of local heritage sites, particularly in its well-preserved rural burial grounds. Genealogists and local historians can locate Saint Wenceslaus Cem, Brazeau Cem, and Spruce Cem, which mark the community's early settlement patterns.

Water management and recreation are central to the region's character, seen in the complex of Leigh Flowage, Marl Bay, and Rice Bay. These water bodies are connected by narrow channels and include landmarks like Green Island. To the north, Buds Landing provides access to the upper reaches of Whisky Creek, while local navigation is further aided by named roads like Parkway RD and Brazeau Town Hall LN, tracing the township's organizational history.