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1962 Map of Florence SE

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Florence SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Pine River and Popple River dominate this portion of Florence County, converging amidst a landscape defined by significant timber and water resources. The construction of the Pine River Dam created the expansive Pine River Flowage, a focal point for the region's hydro-management and recreational shift in the mid-20th century. Local landmarks such as the Lookout Tower near Halls Lake underscore the area's history of forest management and fire observation.

Small-scale developments like Homestead Park and a Boy Scout Camp near Scout Lake suggest a transition toward seasonal residency and outdoor youth programs. Numerous smaller water bodies, including Seidel Lake, West Bass Lake, and Emily Lake, are scattered across the townships of Commonwealth and Homestead, where primitive roads and Gravel Pits indicate the steady but sparse infrastructure of this northern Wisconsin timberland.