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New Odanah
Liner notes
A resilient Native American traditional song honoring the community of New Odanah, Wisconsin. The lyrics tell the story of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and their move to higher ground after the devastating 1960 flood. The music echoes the spirit of the Ojibwe people, celebrating their enduring connection to the nearby wild rice beds and the strength of their relocated village.
Researcher notes
Song research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-07
Streets and places
- Bad River Indian Reservation
- Town of Sanborn
Other
- Population of 466 as of the 2020 census
Geography
- Located on higher ground away from the Bad River floodplain
- Surrounded by highlands
Culture
- Home to the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians
- Name derives from the Ojibwe word for village
Architecture and visuals
- 1960s federally subsidized single-family homes and duplex rentals
Landmarks
- Bad River Housing Authority homes
- Kakagon Slough wild rice beds nearby
History
- Relocated in the 1960s after a devastating 1960 flood
- Original settlement was at the confluence of the Bad and White Rivers
Businesses and industry
- Tribal administration and local community services
Research sources
Visual research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-07
Streets and places
- Residential streets set on higher ground above the floodplain
Other
- Cooler summer weather and snowy winters typical of the Lake Superior region
Geography
- Elevated terrain surrounded by highlands
- Near pristine freshwater wetland estuaries
Culture
- Native American reservation community layout
Architecture and visuals
- Modest 1960s federally subsidized housing structures
- Surrounded by northern Wisconsin forests
Landmarks
- 1960s-era duplex rentals and single-family homes built by the Bad River Housing Authority
History
- Mid-20th-century planned relocation architecture
Businesses and industry
- Tribal administrative buildings
Research sources
UntitledWave · City Pride
Put New Odanah on the map.
A little town deserves to make some noise.
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Locals have claimed New Odanah
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Song plays
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Pieces of merch out in the wild
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Requests for another song
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