Merrimac, WI: Ferry on Lake Wisconsin uses cables

North dock: (Satellite)

South dock: (Satellite, 508 photos)

Street View, Jun 2009

The railroad bridge in the left background is WSOR/C&NW.

Boat View, May 2019

Monica Fernandez posted
The Merrimac Ferry is a free, state-run cable ferry that has been carrying vehicles across the Wisconsin River since 1844. It connects Merrimac and Okee using underwater steel cables to guide it — no steering wheel needed. 📷: Aaron Johnson

Becky Haag posted three photos with the comment: "The Colsac III is the only free ferry in Wisconsin, crossing the Wisconsin River at Merrimac. The ferry is on both the National and Wisconsin Historic Register. The C&NW railroad trestle crosses next to it, and we were extremely lucky to see a little train crossing it in 2022."

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Danny Hecko commented on Becky's post
Make sure to get ice cream 🍦