1942 Map of Clam Lake

About this map

Chequamegon National Forest dominates this landscape in the early 1940s, providing a look at a region defined by federal conservation efforts and the timber-related infrastructure of the era. The small settlement of Clam Lake serves as a central hub, surrounded by a dense network of water bodies including Buffalo Lake, Spider Lake, and the connected Upper Clam Lake and Lower Clam Lake. The presence of the Clam Lake CCC Camp and the NYA Camp highlights the significance of Depression-era work programs in developing the recreational and administrative facilities of northern Wisconsin. Strategic points like the Clam Lake Fire Tower and the Clam Lake Guard Station underscore the priority of forest management and fire protection across the tri-county boundary of Bayfield, Ashland, and Sawyer counties. Travel through these woods is largely limited to State Highway No 77 and scattered forest tracks.