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2010 Map of Siren West

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Siren West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The village of Siren serves as the focal point for this survey of northwest Wisconsin, where a landscape of glacial lakes and wetlands dictates the pattern of settlement. To the west, Mud Hen Lake and its associated Mud Hen Lake Cemetery sit alongside the winding Wood River, while the northern reaches are dominated by the Clam River and the expansive Amsterdam Slough. This waterway is regulated by the G12.90 Dam, highlighting the managed nature of the region's diverse hydrology.

Genealogical interest is found in the scattered burial grounds, including Chelmo Cemetery, Karlsborg Cemetery, and Lakeview Cemetery near the eastern edge of the quadrangle. Transportation is a mix of traditional road networks like Old Highway 35 and recreational corridors, most notably the Gandy Dancer Trl and a dedicated Snowmobile Trl. The presence of the Siren Lookout Tower and Siren Post Office further marks the village as a central regional hub for the surrounding lakeside communities.