2005 Map of Loretta

About this map

The Chippewa River East Fork meanders through this portion of the Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest, defining a landscape of wetlands and water bodies. The small settlements of Loretta and Draper serve as the primary human anchors in this forest-dominated region, with the Tuscobia Trail following a former rail grade through both towns. This trail, along with the Dead Horse Trail Parking area, highlights the region's transition into a recreational landscape by the early 2000s. Water is central to the area's geography, with the Chippewa River flowing through the northern reaches near Bear Lake and Cub Lake. A crossing of the Great Divide appears in the southern portion, marking the significant hydrologic boundary that shapes the drainage patterns of Fishtrap Creek and the Thornapple River.