2018 Map of Rib River Lookout Tower

About this map

The Rib River Lookout Tower stands as a prominent landmark in this portion of Taylor County, overlooking a landscape defined by the drainage networks of the E Br Little Black River, Mink Cr, and Coffee Cr. This area of central Wisconsin exhibits a rural settlement pattern where family names and local routes like Lekie Dr, Grahl Dr, and Judnic Rd delineate the grid. The presence of Saint Peters Lutheran Cem near the northern boundary at Shady Lane Ave provides a specific point of interest for genealogists tracing local families. The map reveals how the terrain is managed through a system of county roads, such as Co Hwy M and Co Rd C, which connect isolated homesteads to the wider region. The dense hydrology, including Black Cr and Wood Cr, suggests a wetland-heavy environment characteristic of the Northwoods' southern edge.