2015 Map of Spaulding

About this map

The East Fork Black River defines the northern reaches of this Jackson County landscape, flowing through a region where glacial geography and human drainage systems meet. Small settlements like Pray and Spaulding sit along Old Hwy 54, marking the historical transit corridor across the marshy interior. The terrain is notably punctuated by isolated elevations such as Saddle Mound, Sugarloaf Mound, and Bear Bluff, which rise sharply from the surrounding lowlands. A complex network of engineered waterways, including N Floater Ditch, Goodyear Ditch, and Hunters Peak Ditch, illustrates a concerted effort to manage the local hydrology for agricultural or industrial use. Near the southern edge, Potter Flowage and the namesake Deer Island and Drescher Island emerge from the wetland expanses, while Lapham Junction serves as a reminder of the area's older transportation hubs.