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2015 Map of Upson

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Upson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Upson and the nearby settlement of Rouse sit within a landscape defined by the Northwoods water systems of Iron County. The drainage patterns here are complex, with the Potato River and Tyler Forks cutting through the terrain alongside numerous smaller tributaries like Erickson Cr and Norman Creek. This 2015 survey reveals a geography of glacial remnants, characterized by several named bodies of water including O'Brien Lake, Shirley Lake, and Twin Lakes.

A network of local roads such as O'Brien Lake Rd, Caroline Lake Rd, and Snake Track Rd provides access to these timbered reaches. The map detail reflects the rural character of the region, where infrastructure is primarily focused on the connection between small settlements and the surrounding natural resources, particularly the creeks like Minnie Cr and Shine Cr that feed into the larger river systems of northern Wisconsin.