1955 Map of Boulder Junction

About this map

The glacial lake country of Vilas County is defined by its dense network of waterways and early timber infrastructure. Boulder Junction serves as a central hub for the region, positioned near the Boulder Junction Airport and the Chicago and North Western rail line. To the north, the settlement of Winegar (Presque Isle PO) sits along the Michigan-Wisconsin border, surrounded by massive water bodies like Tenderfoot Lake and Plum Lake. The map details a landscape transition between the Ottawa National Forest and the Northern Highland State Forest. Local heritage is visible in landmarks such as the Boy Scout Camp and the Lookout Tower, which reflect the area's mid-century development as a premier recreation and conservation district. Significant natural features like Presque Isle Springs and the winding Rice Creek Road offer clues to the early motorized access of this northern woods territory.