1970 Map of Alvin

About this map

The settlement of Alvin anchors this northern Wisconsin landscape, situated just south of the Michigan border in 1970. The village is surrounded by the vast timberlands of the Nicolet National Forest, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of cold-water streams and springs. Waterways like the North Branch Pine River and Popple River wind through the forest, supported by family-named landmarks such as Charlie Otto Spring and Zieler Spring. For local history, the Lakeview Cem and the Pine River Lookout Tower serve as significant markers of mid-century community life and fire management. The presence of a Gaging Station and several gravel pits indicates the active management of natural resources and infrastructure within the Argonne and Alvin areas during this period.