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2010 Map of Thornapple

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

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The Flambeau River and Thornapple River converge in this Rusk County landscape, highlighting a region defined by its complex hydrography and small riverine settlements. Water management is a central theme here, with the Thornapple Dam and the Thornapple WP148 Dam situated near the settlement of Thornapple. These structures control the flow as the river winds toward the Chippewa River to the west.

Local infrastructure supports both aviation and conservation, evidenced by the Northland Estates Air Village Airport and the Ladysmith Lookout Tower located near the eastern boundary. The landscape is dotted with named water bodies like Sunfish Lake, Saxton Lake, and Long Lake, while the settlement of Port Arthur sits along the banks of the Flambeau. Rural roads such as Bell School Rd and Sheep Ranch Rd hint at the area's agricultural and community foundations.