2018 Map of Medford NW

About this map

Chequamegon National Forest dominates the northern half of this Taylor County landscape, where glacial kettle lakes and marshy lowlands dictate the local geography. The area around Sackett Lake and Washington Flowage shows a transition from the protected forest lands to the agricultural and residential grids further south. Local history is anchored by the Molitor Cem near the western edge and various family-named landmarks such as Matt Sehs Lake and Anderson Lake. The complex drainage system is defined by the headwaters of the N Fork Yellow River and the Black River, which meander through a patchwork of public lands and areas designated as Farm Service Agency Interest of Wisconsin. This 2018 survey provides a clear look at the modern forest boundaries and the persistent rural road network including Perkinstown Ave and Co Hwy E.