Stevens Point Flowage Bathymetric Survey and Mapping Project

Project Abstract

The Stevens Point Flowage Bathymetric Survey and Mapping Project is a cooperative partnership between the UWSP GIS Center and local non-profit organizations, local governments, businesses, and individuals. In 2013, GIS Center students and faculty completed a 2,800 acre bathymetric survey that documents flowage depths. Over 120,000 data points were collected over a period of 13-discontinuous days on the water. Students and faculty donated over 200 hours conducting the survey and crafting the map. Thank you to our community partners and friends for supporting the printing and distribution of over 5,000 flowage maps to the public. We hope you agree that this map is a functional resource for using and enjoying the Stevens Point Flowage of the Wisconsin River - the nation’s hardest working river.
 

Principal Investigators

Christine Koeller: Project Lead. Bathymetric survey, cartography and outreach.
 
Douglas Miskowiak: GIS Education Specialist. Project advisor.
 
Keith Rice: GIS Center Director. Project advisor.
 

Volunteers

Mason Johnson: Undergraduate student, Water Resources major, GIS and Spatial Analysis minor. Bathymetric survey, cartography and outreach.
 
Bryan Deegan: Undergraduate student, Geography major - GIS and Cartography Option. Bathymetric survey, cartography, and outreach.
 
Nick Koeller: Community volunteer. Bathymetric survey.
 
 

Project Sponsors

Thank you to the following sponsors for helping to print this map and make it available as a resource to the Stevens Point Community.
  • North Central Wisconsin Stormwater Coalition
  • Prime W.A.T.E.R. Anglers
  • Consolidated Water and Power Company - A subsidiary of NewPage Corporation
  • 12 Apostles Musky Club, Inc.
  • Rivers Edge Campground, Inc.
  • Club 10
  • Bullheads Bar & Grill
  • Divepoint Scuba, Paddle and Adventure Center
  • RiverRun Tackle
  • Stevens Point Parks, Recreation, and Forestry
  • Bill's Musky Club, Inc.
  • Town of Hull
  • Rivers Plus Guiding
  • Rapids Propellor and Marine
  • Central Wisconsin Appraisal Service
  • The Deegan Family
  • Team Bass Tour - Central Wisconsin River Series
  • Excel Plumbing, Inc.
  • Lakeside Bar
  • Amherst Marine
  • Thanks to Professor Ron Crunkilton for use of his program's boat and motor.
  • Thanks to the UWSP GIS Center for use of its survey and sonar equipment.

 

Project Maps

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Undergraduate Research
 
Comparison of transect spacing and GPS/Sonar equipment for fluvial lake mapping
 

Web app coming soon! ​