2019 Map of Quam Lake

About this map

Evansville sits at the northern edge of this glacially-carved landscape, where the Chippewa River meanders through a dense concentration of small water bodies. The geography is defined by a high density of named lakes, including Quam Lake, Stowe Lake, and Lake Venus, reflecting the classic moraine topography of this part of Douglas County. This network of water and wetlands dictated the winding paths of the local road system, which skirts the margins of Long Lake and Jennie Lake. For genealogists and local historians, the map identifies significant cultural sites such as Saint Petri Cem and Frykesende Cem. The distribution of family-named landmarks and small lakes like Barsness Lake and Holleque Lake suggests a long-standing pattern of rural settlement and agriculture tied closely to the available water resources and the undulating terrain.