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2010 Map of Mount Ashwabay

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Mount Ashwabay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Mount Ashwabay rises above the glacial terrain of northern Wisconsin, anchoring a landscape defined by the numerous watercourses draining toward the Chequamegon Bay area. The drainage network is particularly dense here, featuring the Onion River, Pikes Creek, and the Little Sioux River as they carve paths through the hinterlands. To the northeast, the shoreline of Lake Superior appears, marking the transition from the forested interior to the Great Lakes coast.

Evidence of the region's recreational and industrial character is found in the naming of local thoroughfares such as Ski Hill Rd, which serves the namesake peak, and Jammer Hill Rd. These routes, along with Star Route Rd and Hinkens Rd, provide a window into how this rural topography was navigated during the early 21st century. The map also delineates northern tributaries like the Raspberry River and Racket Creek, illustrating the intricate hydrology of the Bayfield Peninsula.