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1970 Map of Alvin

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Alvin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Alvin serves as the small settlement hub within the sprawling Nicolet National Forest of Forest County during the early 1970s. The landscape is defined by a dense network of waterways, including the North Branch Pine River and the Popple River, alongside numerous glacial lakes like May Lake and Onimish Lake. For genealogists and local historians, Lakeview Cem stands just north of the village center, while several Gravel Pit operations near town suggest the importance of road maintenance and local material extraction.

Fire prevention and communication infrastructure are prominent, evidenced by the Pine River Lookout Tower and a Radio Tower further south. Recreational use of the forest is anchored by the Windsor Dam Campground, situated near a Gaging Station on the river. The map also records family-named landmarks such as Charlie Otto Spring and Zieler Spring, which help preserve the legacy of early settlers in this timber-rich northern Wisconsin region.