2022 Map of Loretta

About this map

The timber-rich border between Sawyer and Ashland counties is defined by the dense tracts of the Chequamegon National Forest. The small communities of Loretta and Draper serve as the primary hubs in this woodland landscape, connected by the historical corridor of Old Hwy 70. This map illustrates a transition in the local economy from its logging roots to modern recreation, with extensive trail systems like the Tuscobia State Trl and the Dead Horse Run Trl following old transport routes. Numerous waterways including the East Fork Chippewa River, Brunet River, and Thornapple River lace through the forest, while family-named roads and the Draper Cem provide valuable touchstones for genealogists researching the residents of these northern Wisconsin hamlets. The terrain is marked by pockets of water such as Bear Lake and Cub Lake near the northern boundary.