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1945 Map of Clam Lake

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Clam Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Chequamegon National Forest dominates this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by New Deal-era infrastructure and glacial hydrology. The small settlement of Clam Lake serves as a central hub, surrounded by institutional landmarks like the Clam Lake CCC Camp, the NYA Camp, and the Clam Lake Guard Station. These sites reflect the organized forestry and youth labor programs that shaped the region during the 1930s and early 1940s.

A complex network of water bodies, including Upper, Lower, and Little Clam Lake, are connected by a system of fire roads and trails. High-ground vantage points are evidenced by the Clam Lake Fire Tower, which stood as a sentinel over the dense timber of the Ashland, Bayfield, and Sawyer county lines. Further north, the Marengo River and Spider Lake indicate the headwaters of the regional drainage system, while the presence of numerous small lakes like White Bass Lake and Muskie Spr Lake highlights the area's transition into a prime recreational destination.