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1945 Map of Black River

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Black River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

The Jump River and its numerous tributaries dominate this northern Wisconsin landscape during the mid-1940s, revealing a region defined by its complex drainage and forested expanse. Much of the southern portion of this sheet is occupied by the Chequamegon National Forest, while the northern half is divided into the townships of Kennan and Westboro. The map provides a look at the rural educational infrastructure of the era, noting the locations of the Meadow Creek Sch, Riley Sch, and the uniquely named Red Tile Sch.

Water is the defining characteristic here, with South Fork Main Creek in the northwest and Catawba Creek in the northeast feeding into a dense network of smaller streams like Hobbles Creek and Alder Creek. This survey was compiled from aerial photographs and field examinations in 1941, capturing the area before significant modern development altered the waterway patterns. The transition between Price and Taylor Counties is clearly marked, showing how political boundaries followed the wilderness of the South Fork.