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2022 Map of Patzau

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Patzau and Chaffey anchor this remote section of Douglas County, where the northern Wisconsin landscape is defined by the headwaters of the Black River and numerous glacial lakes. The modern survey highlights the Gandy Dancer State Trl, a recreational path following a former rail corridor that once served the timber and transport needs of the region. This transition from industry to recreation is central to the area's contemporary character.

Water is a dominant feature, with Summit Lake, Breitzman Lake, and Lake Seventeen dotting the terrain. The topography is influenced by local rises such as Fred Bear Ridge, while smaller drainages like Little Balsam Cr and Empire Cr weave through the forest. A network of rural roads, including Co Rd BB and Patzau Foxboro Rd, connects the small settlements and provides access to the surrounding wetlands and timberlands.