1947 Map of Brule

About this map

The Bois Brule River meanders northward toward the south shore of Lake Superior, defining the geography of this Northern Wisconsin landscape. Based on field work in 1945, the map shows a rural region transitionally forested and cleared for agriculture, centered on the village of Brule and the recreational hub of Lake Nebagamon. The Northern Pacific railroad provides the primary east-west corridor, connecting small settlements like Blueberry and Waino. Local life is anchored by a dense network of country schools and churches, including Waino Sch, Pioneer Sch, and Emmanuel Ch, reflecting the Scandinavian and Finnish heritage of the Lake Superior coastal plain. To the south, the Brule River State Forest and landmarks like the Stony Hill Fire Tower suggest the era's focus on conservation and fire prevention in the regrowing Northwoods.