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2015 Map of Florence SW

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Florence SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Nicolet National Forest encompasses much of this landscape in Florence County, revealing a terrain defined by its dense network of waterways and glacial lakes. Centered on the small settlement of Fern, the area is a complex of wetlands and timberland, drained by the meandering Popple River and Woods Cr. The map shows a transition from the structured forestry of the national forest to the scattered private holdings and seasonal retreats surrounding Patten Lake and Price Lake.

A notable network of early logging and access routes, such as Goodman Grade Rd and Grade Rd, suggests the region's historic ties to the timber industry. These roads, alongside more modern corridors like Town Hall Rd, provide access to remote pockets of the Northwoods, including Lund Lake and the wetlands around Haymarsh Cr. This survey provides a precise record of the shoreline and woodland boundaries at the start of the 21st century.