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2013 Map of Medford NW

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Medford NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Washington Flowage and the surrounding glacial lake country define this landscape in Taylor County, Wisconsin. The terrain is a complex network of wetlands and small water bodies, including Sackett Lake, Schoolhouse Lake, and the larger Washington Flowage 1-16-5. The settlement of Murat sits centrally near these waters, connected by local routes like Perkinstown Ave and Co Hwy-M.

Hydrological features dominate the area, with the Black River winding through the southern portion and the N Fork Yellow River cutting across the north. Numerous family-named and local landmarks, such as Matt Ochs Lake, Pechstein Lake, and Leuthey Cr, indicate a long history of local land use and seasonal residence. This 2013 survey illustrates how modern forest roads, such as Forest Road 103, provide access to the dense cluster of lakes and streams that characterize this part of the Wisconsin Northwoods.