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2018 Map of Lake Poygan

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Lake Poygan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Wolf River meanders through a complex network of wetlands and backwaters before emptying into the northern reaches of Lake Poygan. This hydraulic landscape is defined by features such as Pages Slough, Boom Bay, and the protected waters of Norwegian Bay. Small settlements and unincorporated communities like Orihula and Zittau serve as anchor points for the surrounding rural area, which is situated along the boundary between Waupaca and Winnebago counties.

For those tracing family roots in this corner of Wisconsin, the map identifies several significant burial grounds, including Becker Cem, Zittau Cem, and Saint Pauls Cem. The presence of Old Indian Point and Clarks Point along the lakeshore suggests long-standing landmarks for navigation and local history. The map also captures the transition from the riverine environment at Fremont to the open waters where Lake Winneconne begins to emerge to the southeast.