, 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
Alps or
Rocky Mountains of today. Over hundreds of millions of years, these mountains were worn and flattened out by
erosion and
glaciation. The region is mostly a smooth plain, but it remains higher than the rest of the state and some hilly regions continue to exist. Located near the center of the region,
Timms Hill in
Price County is the highest point in Wisconsin, at an
elevation of feet above
sea level. Other hills such as
Rib Mountain also approach this elevation. The second highest elevation in the state of Wisconsin is found in the Northern Highland and it is
Sugarbush hill which is in Forest County. Whether hilly or flat, most of the Northern Highland is covered in woodlands. The most common trees of the Northern Highland are the
Sugar Maple,
Aspen,
Basswood,
Hemlock, and
Yellow Birch, as well as
Red and
White Pine. A large amount of the forestland in the region is included within the 2)-->
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 39,994. 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." ==Northern Highland Lake District==