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2018 Map of Polar

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Polar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Glacial topography and a complex network of freshwater springs define this northern Wisconsin landscape. The small community of Polar and the rail-associated Sherry Junction serve as local hubs, while the Ice Age National Scenic Trail traverses the northern and central reaches, tracing the post-glacial terrain. This 2018 survey reveals a territory dense with named water features, including Norway Lake, Dodge Lake, and Joyce Lake.

Of particular interest to local historians are the numerous named aquifers and flows, such as Hatton Springs, Nixon Springs, and the specialized Hogelee Spring Number One. The concentration of these springs suggests a landscape where groundwater management and natural flowages, like the Garski Flowage, have historically shaped land use. Further east, the settlement of Elton sits near the headwaters of Elton Creek, while the Sherry Cemetery provides a quiet genealogical landmark along Sherry Road.