1973 Map of Colburn

About this map

The Yellow River winds through this rural section of Chippewa County, defining the drainage patterns and land divisions of the early 1970s. The settlement of Colburn serves as a local focal point near the center of the sheet, situated within a landscape primarily organized into the townships of Estella, Arthur, Colburn, Goetz, and Delmar. This area is characterized by a high density of water bodies and marshy terrain, notably around Pike Lake and the various tributaries like Hay Creek, Pike Creek, and Big Drywood Creek. For local historians and genealogists, the Walker-Jackson Cem located near the river provides a specific site of interest for family research. The economy of the era is evidenced by several Gravel Pit locations, while the presence of Coldwater Creek and Chap Creek further illustrate the well-watered geography of northern Wisconsin.