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2022 Map of Mikana

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Mikana
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Red Cedar Lake dominates this northern Wisconsin landscape, its irregular shoreline punctuated by several named landforms including Stout Island, Honeymoon Island, and Robarge Island. The settlement of Mikana sits along the western shore, serving as a focal point for a region defined by its complex hydrology. The map provides a detailed view of the eastern elevations known as the Blue Hills, where the Ice Age National Scenic Trail winds through the terrain.

Water management and drainage are central to the area's character, with the Red Cedar River flowing south and numerous smaller tributaries like Hemlock Creek and Pokegama Creek feeding the larger system. Local history is anchored by sites like the Cedar Lake Cemetery and a network of rural roads that follow the Public Land Survey System grid. This survey provides a modern record of the interface between the lake-country recreation areas and the higher ground of the Barron and Rusk county line.