2015 Map of Wausau West

About this map

Wausau and its surrounding communities are anchored by the industrial and natural geography of the Wisconsin River in this 2015 study. The map illustrates the transition from the urban density of the city center to the prominent terrain of Rib Mtn and Mosinee Hill to the southwest. Significant cultural and educational institutions are well-documented, including the Univ of Wisconsin - Marathon County and Northcentral Technical Coll. The river’s path is flanked by residential growth and aviation infrastructure at the Wausau Downtown Airport, while the southern reaches show the expansion of Schofield and Rothschild. This era of the landscape is defined by the coexistence of heavy industry, represented by the CN railroad and local Gravel Pits, alongside the preserved wetlands of the Ninemile Swamp and the recreational waters of Lake Wausau.