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2022 Map of Polar

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Glacial geography and spring-fed waters define this section of Langlade County, where the Ice-Age National Scenic Trl winds through a landscape dotted with kettle lakes and numerous named springs. The small settlements of Polar and Elton serve as the primary anchors of the region, connected by a network of rural roads such as Sherry Rd and Price Polar Rd. The terrain is particularly notable for its dense concentration of water features, ranging from larger bodies like McGee Lake and Dodge Lake to specialized hydrological points including Hogelee Spring Number One and Lennard Nixon Springs.

Evidence of early 20th-century development remains visible in the placement of the Sherry Cem and the rail-related naming of Sherry Junction. The presence of several flowages, such as Garski Flowage and those along Woods Flowage Rd, suggests a history of water management for local industry or conservation. This 2022 survey provides a clear view of the modern rural infrastructure imposed upon the complex post-glacial topography.