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1971 Map of Fence Lake

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Fence Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Lac du Flambeau Indian Reservation dominates this 1971 survey, showing a landscape defined by an intricate network of glacial lakes and wetlands. The massive basin of Fence Lake is the central geographic feature, surrounded by numerous smaller bodies of water including Shishebogama Lake, Whitefish Lake, and the Placid Twin Lakes. This era captures the region's transition into a premier Northwoods recreation destination while maintaining its traditional tribal and industrial roots.

Transportation through these forests is anchored by the Chicago and North Western railroad line, which passes through the small settlement at Marlands and the Lac du Flambeau station. Local landmarks like the Flambeau Lookout Tower and the sprawling Northern Highland State Forest to the east illustrate the importance of timber management and fire watch in this densely wooded lake country. The map also includes depth curves for many lakes, provided by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, offering a detailed look at the underwater topography of this aquatic landscape.