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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

About this map

The Nicolet National Forest and Argonne National Forest dominate this 1970s landscape in Forest County, Wisconsin. The terrain is defined by a complex network of glacial waterways and wetlands, centered around the Pine River and the North Branch Popple River. These river systems, along with smaller tributaries like Jones Creek and Sawyer Creek, weave through dense woodland and swampy basins, creating a landscape that remains largely undeveloped and preserved for timber and recreation.

Remote water bodies such as Rat Lake, Waite Lake, and Rogers Lake are scattered across the quadrangle, illustrating the post-glacial drainage patterns characteristic of the Northwoods. Human impact is sparse, indicated primarily by light-duty roads and a single Gravel Pit, suggesting an economy focused on local infrastructure and natural resource management rather than permanent settlement. Researchers will find the map an excellent record of the hydrologic state of the Popple River watershed during this era of conservation.