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1970 Map of Alvin SE

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Alvin SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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Nicolet National Forest dominates this northern Wisconsin landscape, revealing a densely wooded and water-carved terrain within the Argonne and Ross districts. The hydrography of the region is complex, defined by the winding course of the Pine River and the North Branch Pine River in the northwest, and the Popple River and South Branch Popple River system to the east. These waterways, alongside smaller tributaries like Jones Creek and Armstrong Creek, suggest a landscape shaped by timber and conservation efforts during the mid-20th century.

Small glacial lakes such as Waite Lake, Rat Lake, and Rogers Lake are scattered across the forest, often surrounded by wetlands. Human activity is sparse, marked primarily by a single Gravel Pit and a network of forest roads and trails. This 1970 field-checked survey provides a clear view of the wilderness character of Forest County before modern development, capturing a snapshot of the region's natural drainage and protected forest boundaries.