2010 Map of Melrose

About this map

The Black River winds prominently through this West Central Wisconsin landscape, defining the geography around the settlements of Melrose and Irving. Near the southwestern corner of the quadrangle, the Melrose Dam controls the river's flow just south of Douglas Pond 24, where the terrain begins to rise toward the distinct elevations of Sugar Loaf and the surrounding Sugar Loaf Valley. The area is marked by a complex network of wetlands and oxbow formations, including Horse Shoe Lake, Ketchum Lake, and Shallow Lake, which highlight the river's historical shifting path. A network of rural roads like County Hwy-X and Sunnyvale Rd connect these agricultural valleys. For those researching local heritage, the Irving Cemetery serves as a primary genealogical landmark near the riverbanks, while the transition from the low-lying Cloverdale Valley to the uplands provides a clear picture of the region's physical character in the early 21st century.