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1971 Map of Diamond Lake

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Diamond Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Chequamegon National Forest encompasses the vast majority of this landscape, characterized by a dense concentration of glacial lakes and springs within the Hayward and Washburn ranger districts. Significant water bodies like Lake Owen and Diamond Lake dominate the southern half, while the northern reaches feature a network of smaller basins including Esox Lake, Overby Lake, and Cisco Lake.

An Old Railroad Grade cuts through the forest, serving as a reminder of early 20th-century timber extraction and the infrastructure required to move lumber through the Northwoods. For those interested in local recreation and conservation history, the map preserves the original layout of the Porcupine Lake Wilderness Area and its associated Porcupine Lake Trail, alongside community landmarks such as the Golf Course and several established sites like Two Lakes Campgrounds and the Lake Owen Outlet Picnic Area.