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St. Croix River Headwaters Area (August 2004)
Images were taken in Solon Springs and Gordon townships in Douglas County, Wisconsin.
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St. Croix headwaters looking north-northeast from scenic overlook. Crownhart Island is visible at upper center of the photo, river at lower right.
Closer shot of St. Croix River headwaters at Upper St. Croix Lake taken from scenic overlook.
Winter photo taken from scenic overlook in March 2003.
Snowmobile trail leading to bridge at old Cut-Away dam site. This bridge is about two miles south (downstream) from the headwaters.
In 1905, bridge was site of sluicing dam used by loggers.
Wild rice regulations.
Bridge offers limited clearance during high water but portaging is not necessary.
View upstream from bridge.
View downstream from bridge.
View facing east just upstream of confluence with Eau Claire River. This point is about 6 miles downstream from Cut-Away bridge.
Confluence of St. Croix and Eau Claire (entering from right). Note bridge for active train track in background.
More bucolic shot of confluence. From this point the river goes west and passes under four bridges.
View from old Highway 53 bridge looking east. Wild Rivers Trail bridge is in background (an abandoned rail line).
Looking west (downstream) from old 53. New Highway 53 is in background. Old 53 bridge is quite low and is a canoeing hazard when the water is high.
River bridge on new Highway 53. The sign may meet standards but it does a dis-service to the river.
View from Highway 53 bridge looking (downstream) west.
View from Gordon Ranger station looking (upstream) north northeast. Water slide from private residence is visible in background.
View from Gordon Ranger station dock (looking upstream to north northeast). River is just about at the Gordon Flowage.
River sign at east edge of Gordon on County Road Y.
Eau Claire river looking upstream from County Road Y bridge.
Eau Claire flats area about 1/2 mile upstream from confluence with St. Croix.
Headwaters of Lower Ox Creek at Upper Ox Lake outlet. The water is very clear. A Large-mouth bass swam by right before the picture was taken.
Lower Ox Creek crossing Flamage Road through twin culverts. The Flat Lake Road crossing uses the same twin culvert approach.
This picture is taken from the boat landing on the east side of Lower Ox Lake. Lower Ox Creek passes through the lake at the south end of this lake.
