Northern Highland

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Coordinates: 45°36′N 89°27′W / 45.6°N 89.45°W / 45.6; -89.45
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This article is about the geographical region in north central United States. For the high school in New Jersey, see Northern Highlands Regional High School. For the region in Madagascar, see Northern Highlands.
Northern Highland is located in the United States
Northern Highland
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Location of the Northern Highlands in the United States
Wisconsin can be divided into five geographic regions.[1] The Northern Highland is highlighted in yellow.

The Northern Highland is a geographical region in the

north central United States covering much of the northern territory of the state of Wisconsin
.

The region stretches from the state border with

Upper Peninsula of Michigan and the Canadian Shield in Northern Ontario and Quebec to Labrador and Hudson Bay
.

Geography

Timms Hill, the highest natural point in Wisconsin is located in the Northern Highlands in the Town of Hill, Price County.

The Northern Highland was once a mountain range similar to the

Sugarbush hill which is in Forest County.[2]

Whether hilly or flat, most of the Northern Highland is covered in woodlands. The most common trees of the Northern Highland are the

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
. State and county forests also cover a significant part of the region, and only a small portion of the land is devoted to agriculture.

The largest city in the region is Wausau, with a population of 38,426. Other principal cities include Merrill, Rhinelander, and Ladysmith. Despite the absence of large cities, tourism is an important part of the local economy. The region’s numerous lakes and forests make it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts during the summer season.

This is part of a northern Wisconsin area colloquially referred to as "up north."[3]

Northern Highland Lake District

The Northern Highland Lake District consists of Lake Peter, Paul, and Tuesday. These lakes appeared during an ice age around 12,000 years ago.[4]

Wildlife

The wildlife of the Northern Highlands includes whitetail deer, timber wolves, elk, moose, and bear. With a growing population of the timber wolf, Wisconsin officials have agreed to allow a lottery system for the hunting of these wolves.

Counties in the Northern Highland

Part or all of the land in the following counties is included in the Northern Highland of Wisconsin:

References

  1. ^ "WiscOnline: The Geographical Provinces of Wisconsin". Archived from the original on 2001-02-09. Retrieved 2015-06-21.
  2. ^ Dawson, Drew (14 August 2023). "These are the 10 tallest peaks in Wisconsin". Journal Sentinel. Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  3. ISBN 978-0-915024-69-8
  4. ISBN 0-521-43145-X
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45°36′N 89°27′W / 45.6°N 89.45°W / 45.6; -89.45

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