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2022 Map of Wisconsin Rapids North

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Wisconsin Rapids North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Wisconsin River dominates the landscape of Wood County, anchoring the industrial and civic heart of Wisconsin Rapids. The river's path is marked by several significant landforms, including Big Island, Hunter Island, and Belle Island, which sit just downstream from the Biron Flowage. The eastern bank serves as the administrative center for the region, housing the Wood County Courthouse and the Mid - State Technical College - Wisconsin Rapids Campus.

Transportation and religious history intersect across the northern reaches of the quadrangle. The Canadian National rail line cuts through the terrain, connecting the outlying village of Rudolph and the riverside community of Biron. Numerous local landmarks provide depth for genealogists, including Saint Philip Catholic Cem in the north and the expansive Forest Hill Cem and Calvary Cem within the city limits. Smaller tributaries like Mosquito Cr and Cranberry Cr feed into the main river valley, defining the rural character between the primary settlements.