Roosevelt and the surrounding lakeside communities east of Rhinelander define this portion of Oneida County. The landscape is dominated by a complex network of glacial water bodies, with Lake Thompson and Shepard Lake serving as central features. The drainage pattern is dictated by the North Branch Pelican River and numerous tributaries such as Gudegast Creek and Jennie Webber Creek, which connect smaller basins like Tenderfoot Lake and Jennie Webber Lake. This 2010 survey reflects a region primarily characterized by seasonal and year-round residential development near the shorelines, anchored by the local landmark at Northland Memorial Park. The abundance of named lakes, including Minnow Lake, Emden Lake, and Bullhead Lake, suggests a high density of recreational use and private holdings typical of the Wisconsin Northwoods at the start of the twenty-first century.
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1928 · Three Lakes
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1930 · Robbins
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1938 · Three Lakes
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1938 · Robbins
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1940 · Monico
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1940 · Rhinelander
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1945 · Three Lakes
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1945 · Robbins
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1949 · Rhinelander
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1950 · Monico
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