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1983 Map of Alderwood Lake

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Alderwood Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Fort McCoy Military Reservation dominates this landscape in Monroe County, showing the intricate grid of the installation alongside the natural drainage of the La Crosse River. The map captures the specialized infrastructure of the base, from Bivouac Road and Bazooka Lane to the various quarries and training areas. Beyond the military boundaries, the survey details the agricultural and conservation character of the region, including the Big Creek State Fishery Area and a notable Cranberry Bog near the southern edge.

Water management and local geography are central to this 1980s record, featuring several small bodies of water like Squaw Lake, Hazel Dell Lake, and the namesake Alderwood Lake. Local history is anchored by the Lafayette Cem and the route of the C M St P & P railroad, which cuts through the Tarr Valley. The terrain transitions from the developed military housing and administrative blocks to the surrounding township lands of Lafayette and Greenfield.