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2013 Map of Keshena

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Wolf River and its various tributaries define this Wisconsin landscape, where riverine rapids and falls served as foundational landmarks for local settlements. Near the community of Keshena, the river tumbles over Big Eddy Falls and through the Wolf River Rapids, while further west, the West Branch Wolf River flows past Crow Rapids and Beartrap Falls. This topography of moving water is mirrored by the presence of Keshena Falls and Wayka Falls, illustrating a geography deeply connected to the drainage patterns of Minnow Cr and Wayka Cr.

Cultural and historical features are scattered throughout the region, including the Kinepoway Lookout Tower in the north and the significant Spirit Rock landmark. The road network, including Wi-47 and numerous reservation highways like Res Hwy 35, connects Middle Village with more developed areas. To the southeast, the residential and recreational development around Legend Lake and Malone Lake stands in contrast to the heavily forested corridors of the upper river branches.