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1978 Map of Balsam Lake

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Balsam Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The village of Balsam Lake serves as the focal point of this late-1970s survey, where the Courthouse stands near the shore of its namesake water body. The lake itself is a complex of distinct basins and islands, including Boston Bay, Raskin Bay, and a cluster of landforms like Bear Island and Paradise Island. To the north, the terrain transitions into a dense network of smaller lakes such as Rice Lake and Half Moon Lake, while the eastern boundary is defined by the winding course of the Apple River.

Genealogists will find several burial sites preserved on this sheet, including Union Cem and Apple River Cem. The settlement pattern reflects a mix of lakeside residential development and rural hubs, notably at Lykens and East Balsam. Unusual geographic labels like The Stumps in the northern reach of the main lake indicate specific localized features important to residents and navigators of the era.