2018 Map of Laona

About this map

Laona sits as the central hub of this northern Wisconsin landscape, positioned at a crossroads between the Nicolet National Forest and a series of glacial lakes. The town's layout reflects its development around the railway and timber resources, with the Laona Cem and local school infrastructure marking its community core. To the east, Scattered Rice Lake, Little Birch Lake, and Birch Lake form a dense cluster of water bodies, while the Rat River meanders toward Silver Lake in the west. This area is characterized by a mix of managed forest lands and rural infrastructure, including the Heritage Acres Airport and various forest roads like Peshtigo River Road. A notable detail for historians is the mention of Starks Settlement / Roberts Lake to the southwest and Blackwell Junction to the southeast, points that speak to the legacy of settlement and rail junctions in Forest County.