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1955 Map of Boulder Junction

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Boulder Junction
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Boulder Junction and the lake-studded landscape of the Northern Highland are documented here in the mid-1950s, highlighting the region's development as a premier outdoor recreation destination. The map showcases the intricate network of water bodies crossing the Michigan-Wisconsin border, from the large Tenderfoot Lake in the north to Plum Lake in the southeast. Cultural markers like the Boy Scout Camp and Notre Dame Ch reflect the area's social growth alongside established forestry operations.

Resource management and navigation are central themes, evidenced by the Lookout Tower and State Forest Headquarters. The dense concentration of named lakes—such as Oxbow Lake, Basin Lake, and Cranberry Lake—illustrates why the area became a hub for fishing and seasonal camps. The inclusion of Winegar and Presque Isle provides a clear view of these Northwoods communities before later 20th-century expansions, while the path of U.S. 51 indicates the primary artery for early tourism.