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1962 Map of Florence SE

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Florence SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Pine River and Popple River dominate this Wisconsin landscape, winding through the townships of Fern, Commonwealth, and Homestead. The water-rich terrain is defined by its glacial heritage, featuring a high density of lakes including Seidel Lake, Emily Lake, and West Bass Lake. Significant river features like Popple Rapids and Pine Rapids transition into the Pine River Flowage, reflecting the region's historical reliance on these waterways for both industry and early recreation.

Evidence of local resource management and community activity is found at the Lookout Tower locations and the Boy Scout Camp near Bush Lake. Numerous Gravel Pits scattered across the map highlight the localized extraction economy of the mid-20th century. For those tracing the geography of Florence County, the map provides precise locations for Homestead Park and the network of smaller tributaries like Lamon Tangue Creek and Sand Lake Branch that feed the primary river systems.