1965 Map of Argonne

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Nicolet National Forest dominates this mid-1960s landscape, where the industry of the Wisconsin Northwoods meets a complex hydrology of glacial lakes and river branches. The settlement of Hiles is established at the southern tip of Hiles Millpond, near the Old Railroad Grade and Hiles Cem. Further east, the town of Argonne serves as a local hub near the Soo Line tracks, with St Marys Cem and Argonne Cem marking the community’s history. The drainage pattern is particularly intricate here, as the West Branch, Middle Branch, and North Branch Peshtigo River converge near Wisconsin Junction. Large-scale features like Island Swamp and Pine Lake illustrate the transition from timbered uplands to the marshy lowlands that define Forest County's geography during this era.