2015 Map of Loretta

About this map

Loretta and Draper serve as the primary focal points of this northern Wisconsin landscape, situated along the southern edge of the Chequamegon National Forest. The topography is defined by an intricate network of waterways, including the East Fork Chippewa River which snakes through the northwest, and the Thornapple River and Brunet River which drain the central and eastern reaches. This 2015 survey reveals a terrain shaped by both glacial hydrology and human movement, evidenced by the numerous lakes such as Blaisdell Lake and Bear Lake. Genealogists and local historians will find value in the location of the Loretta Cem and the persistent path of Old Grade Rd, reflecting the region's logging and settlement history. The presence of smaller features like Flyblow Cr and Loretta Lake further illustrates the dense riparian character of this Sawyer County wilderness.