2010 Map of Richford

About this map

Richford serves as the primary hub of this Waushara County landscape, where the Mecan River winds through a network of small glacial lakes and rural holdings. The geography is defined by its water, from the northern cluster of Fish Lake and Bohn Lake to the southern reaches of South Branch Wedde Creek and North Branch Wedde Creek. For genealogists and local historians, the placement of the Richford Cemetery, Woodville Cemetery, and Fish Lake Cemetery provides essential geographic anchors for tracing early families. The recreational character of the area is highlighted by organized sites such as the Merriam Boy Scout Camp near Lake Virginia and the American Legion Boys Camp at Lake Jeanette. Further industrial and community history is suggested by the West Branch Mill Pond, indicating the river's historical role in local processing and milling.