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2023 Map of Morse

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Morse
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The northern forests of Ashland County are defined by a complex network of waterways, including the Bad River and the meandering Moose River. In the northern section of the map, the small settlements of Cayuga and Morse represent the primary points of human habitation within the larger expanse of the Chequamegon National Forest. The landscape is largely undeveloped, characterized by a mix of wetlands and timberland drained by numerous creeks such as Washashki-ziibiins and Muskellunge Creek.

Local history is preserved at the Morse Cem northeast of the namesake townsite. Transportation through this woodland terrain is provided by a series of local connectors and forest roads, including River Rd and the Cayuga Connector Trl. Several small glacial lakes, such as Spillerberg Lake and Tortey Lake, are scattered throughout the quadrangle, serving as landmarks for those navigating the dense timber and river valleys.