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1942 Map of Athelstane

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Athelstane
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

Silver Cliff State Forest and the upper reaches of the South Br Pike River define this Northwoods landscape during the early 1940s. The region shows a distinct transition from timber harvesting to hydropower and recreation, marked by the significant Caldron Falls Dam and High Falls Dam along the Peshtigo River. Industrial activity is centered on mineral extraction at the Molybdenite Mine and a local Granite Quarry, providing a glimpse into the specialized geology of Marinette County.

Small rural settlements like Athelstane are supported by a dense network of country schools, including the Newton Lakes Sch and Cowie Sch, which served families in the outlying Stephenson and Middle Inlet areas. The map reveals the early infrastructure of the Medbrook Fish Hatchery and the critical role of fire prevention, evidenced by the Cedarville Fire Tower and Mt Tom Fire Tower overlooking the dense woodlands.