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Embarrass River (Wisconsin)
The Embarrass River is a U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline dataThe National Map, accessed December 19, 2011 tributary of the Wolf River (Fox River), Wolf River in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The Embarrass River has three branches. The South Branch is long, originates near Eland, Wisconsin, Eland and passes by Tigerton, Wisconsin, Tigerton. The Middle Branch originates in southern Langlade County, Wisconsin, Langlade County, and the northern branch passes by Bowler, Wisconsin, Bowler, Tilleda, Wisconsin, Tilleda and Leopolis, Wisconsin, Leopolis. The Middle and South Branch converge in Caroline, Wisconsin, Caroline, and the river collects its North Branch east of there, then flows through Pella, Wisconsin, Pella, where a dam is located. Below Pella, the Embarrass River passes by the village of Embarrass, Wisconsin, Embarrass. The Embarrass River eventually flows into the Wolf River in the city of New London, Wisconsin, New London. "Fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wolf River (Fox River)
The Wolf River is a longU.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline dataThe National Map accessed December 19, 2011 tributary of the Fox River in northeastern Wisconsin in the Great Lakes region of the United States. The river is one of the two National Scenic Rivers in Wisconsin, along with the St. Croix River. The scenic portion is long. The river and its parent the Fox River and associated lakes are known for their sturgeon which spawn every spring upstream on the lower river until blocked by the Shawano Dam. The river flows through mostly undeveloped forestland southerly from central Forest County in the north to Lake Poygan (west of Lake Winnebago) in the south. The lake is part of the Winnebago Pool of lakes fed by both the Fox and Wolf Rivers. The Fox-Wolf basin is usually considered to be a single unified basin and the rivers themselves may be referred to as the ''Fox-Wolf River system''. The river is known in the Menominee lang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wisconsin
Wisconsin () is a state in the upper Midwestern United States. Wisconsin is the 25th-largest state by total area and the 20th-most populous. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. The bulk of Wisconsin's population live in areas situated along the shores of Lake Michigan. The largest city, Milwaukee, anchors its largest metropolitan area, followed by Green Bay and Kenosha, the third- and fourth-most-populated Wisconsin cities respectively. The state capital, Madison, is currently the second-most-populated and fastest-growing city in the state. Wisconsin is divided into 72 counties and as of the 2020 census had a population of nearly 5.9 million. Wisconsin's geography is diverse, having been greatly impacted by glaciers during the Ice Age with the exception of the Driftless Area. The Northern Highland and Western Upland along wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eland, Wisconsin
Eland (formerly Eland Junction) is a village in Shawano County, Wisconsin, in the United States. The population was 202 at the 2010 census. History Eland was originally called Eland Junction, and under the latter name was platted by the railroad in 1888. It was named after the eland, a type of African antelope. Geography Eland is located at (44.870191, -89.214786). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 202 people, 86 households, and 58 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 93 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 92.1% White, 4.5% Native American, 2.5% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population. There were 86 households, of which 20.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples liv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tigerton, Wisconsin
Tigerton is a village in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 741 at the 2010 census. History The Lake Shore Railroad ran through the area from 1879 to 1981. Established in 1896, the village is named after Tiger Creek. The creek is said to have fast-running waters that roar like a tiger. In the 1970s and 1980s, Tigerton was the Wisconsin base of the now largely defunct Posse Comitatus, a militant far-right organization. Geography Tigerton is located at (44.740411, -89.058261). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which, of it is land and is water. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 741 people, 332 households, and 182 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 378 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 92.3% White, 0.3% African American, 3.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 1.5% from other races, and 2.4% from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Langlade County, Wisconsin
Langlade County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 19,491. Its county seat is Antigo. History Langlade County was created on March 3, 1879, as New County. It was renamed Langlade County, in honor of Charles de Langlade, on February 20, 1880, and fully organized on February 19, 1881. The county's original borders extended northward from the top of Shawano County up to the Michigan state line. Between 1881 and 1885, the borders of Langlade County changed as nearby Lincoln and Shawano counties added or gave up area. Langlade lost its northernmost area along the Michigan border to Forest County when it was created in 1885. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (1.9%) is water. The highest point in the county is at the foot of the Basswood Lookout Tower west of Summit Lake (elev:1857') Adjacent counties * Oneida County - northwest * Forest County - northe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bowler, Wisconsin
Bowler is a village in Shawano County, Wisconsin, Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 302 at the 2010 United States Census, 2010 census. History Bowler was named for Col. J. C. Bowler, who owned a tract of land near the town site. Geography Bowler is located at (44.862462, -88.980822). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land. Climate The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Humid continental climate, Dfb" (Warm Summer Continental Climate). Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 302 people, 130 households, and 87 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 150 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 74.5% White (U.S. Census), White, 17.2% Native American (U.S. Census), Native American, and 8.3% from two or more races. Hispanic (U.S. Census), Hispanic or Latino (U.S. Census), Latino of an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tilleda, Wisconsin
Tilleda is an unincorporated census-designated place in the town of Seneca in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. The community is located on County Highway A less than one mile (one kilometer) north of Wisconsin Highway 29. The community uses the 54978 ZIP code. As of the 2010 census, its population is 91. Tilleda pond on the Embarrass River is used for ice racing in January and February by thTilleda Thunderprogram. Tilleda may have been founded by German immigrants from the village of Tilleda (Kyffhaeuser) in central Germany. Wolverine Fire Apparatus (blue buildings shown in pictures) is the largest employer in Tilleda. Images Image:TilledaWisconsin1.jpg, Looking north at Tilleda Image:TilledaWisconsinSign.jpg, Looking north at the sign for Tilleda File:TilledaWisconsinPostOffice.jpg, Post office File:EmbarrassRiverTilledaWisconsinNorthBranch.jpg, Embarrass River just south of Tilleda File:EmbarrassRiverIceRacingTilledaThunderRWDStudded.jpg, Ice racing on the Embarra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leopolis, Wisconsin
Leopolis is an unincorporated area, unincorporated census-designated place in Shawano County, Wisconsin, Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. The community is located on County Highway D, between the towns of Herman, Shawano County, Wisconsin, Herman, and Pella, Wisconsin. As of the United States Census, 2010, 2010 census, its population is 87. Notes Census-designated places in Wisconsin Census-designated places in Shawano County, Wisconsin {{ShawanoCountyWI-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caroline, Wisconsin
Caroline is an unincorporated census-designated place in the town of Grant in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population is 270. The fire station for the town is located within the community. The community is located at the intersection of County Highways G & M between Marion and Tilleda. Caroline uses the ZIP code 54928. The Embarrass River passes through the community; it is used for ice racing Ice racing is a form of racing that uses cars, motorcycles, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, or other motorized vehicles. Ice racing takes place on frozen lakes or rivers, or on groomed frozen lots. As cold weather is a requirement for natural .... Images File:GrantShawanoCountyWisconsinFireStation.jpg, Grant fire station File:CarolinaWisconsinSign.jpg, Looking north at the welcome sign File:CarolineWisconsinPostOffice.jpg, Post office File:CarolineWisconsinSign.jpg, Entrance sign File:GrantShawanoCountyWisconsinTownHall.jpg, Grant town hall at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pella, Wisconsin
Pella is a town in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 877 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Leopolis is located partially within the town. There is a census-designated place also called Pella in the town. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.8 square miles (95.2 km2), of which, 36.4 square miles (94.3 km2) of it is land and 0.3 square miles (0.9 km2) of it (0.95%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 877 people, 348 households, and 247 families residing in the town. The population density was 24.1 people per square mile (9.3/km2). There were 375 housing units at an average density of 10.3 per square mile (4.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.20% White, 0.11% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.23% Pacific Islander, 0.11% from other races, and 0.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.11 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Embarrass, Wisconsin
Embarrass is a village in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 404 at the 2010 census. Geography Embarrass is located at (44.670716, -88.703361). The village is located about halfway between Clintonville, and Shawano, on Wisconsin State Highway 22. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which, of it is land and is water. Name Many of the early lumberjacks in the town were French Canadians. When they tried to send logs down the river they found it almost impossible because of the many snags and other debris, so they named it the Riviere Embarrase, embarrase being a French word meaning to impede, to obstruct, or to entangle. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 404 people, 144 households, and 102 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 151 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 97.0% White, 0.5% African American, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New London, Wisconsin
New London is a city in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, Outagamie and Waupaca County, Wisconsin, Waupaca counties Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1851, the population was 7,295 at the 2010 census. Of this, 5,685 were in Waupaca County, and 1,640 were in Outagamie County. The city has an annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade, Irish Fest, and week-long festivities, when the city's name is changed to "New Dublin" for the week. The American Water Spaniel was developed as a registered breed by F. J. Pfeifer of New London. It was named the state dog in 1986. History For thousands of years, this area was occupied by successive Indigenous peoples of the Americas, indigenous cultures. Some were known as moundbuilders, constructing a reported 72 earthworks near what is now Taylor Lake in the county, including many effigy mounds. Their descendants included the Menominee, who lived here for thousands of years. In the Menominee language this place is known as ''Sakēmāēwataenoh'', meaning "mos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
