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1970 Map of Anderson Lake

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Anderson Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The George Washington State Forest dominates this landscape of the northern woods, characterized by a dense network of glacial lakes and wetlands. This 1970 field-checked survey reveals an area primarily utilized for timber and outdoor recreation, with multiple campgrounds and a visible Winter Rail Trail cutting through the forest. The presence of the Link Lake Lookout Tower and the Old Scenic Ch suggests a sparsely populated region where social life and safety were tied to specific, widely spaced landmarks.

Water bodies define the geography, ranging from the large Coon Lake in the north to the irregular shoreline of Anderson Lake and the elongated Owen Lake. The map's orthophotomap style allows for a detailed study of the shoreline vegetation and the winding Winter Trail systems that provided access to the backcountry. Industrial activity is limited to small-scale operations like the sandpit near Link Lake, highlighting a region largely left to its natural state.