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2018 Map of Medford

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Medford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The city of Medford serves as the focal point of this Taylor County landscape, situated along the winding course of the Black River and its varied tributaries. The 2018 survey reveals a community deeply connected to its local heritage, evidenced by the dense cluster of cemeteries on the outskirts of the city, including Evergreen Cem I, Evergreen Cem II, and the Holy Rosary Cem. To the north, the smaller settlement of Whittlesey stands near the Whittlesey Catholic Cem and Whittlesey Lutheran Cem, illustrating the importance of local parishes in the region's development.

The topography is defined by the transition from the structured street grid of Medford to the surrounding glacial lake country. Significant water bodies such as Horseshoe Lake, McNamara Lake, and Bullhead Lake are scattered through the northern sections. The map traces the confluence of the W Br Little Black River and E Br Little Black River as they join the Little Black River, highlighting a complex drainage system that has long influenced the agricultural and residential layout of this Wisconsin territory.