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1956 Map of Beechwood

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Beechwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Ottawa National Forest and Nicolet National Forest dominate this mid-century landscape straddling the Michigan-Wisconsin border. The area is defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and river systems, including the South Branch Paint River and the Paint River. Small railroad-oriented settlements like Elmwood, Basswood, and Beechwood follow the path of the Chicago and North Western railroad line.

Social and educational life in this remote timber country is anchored by institutions like the Beechwood Ch, the Elvoy Sch, and the University of Michigan Forestry Camp. The presence of the Golden Lake Lookout Tower near Golden Lake highlights the era's focus on forest management and fire prevention across the sprawling Vilas County Forest. Local landmarks such as Smoky Lake and James Lake provide clear reference points for genealogists and researchers tracking land ownership in Iron and Vilas counties.