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1968 Map of Glidden

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Glidden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Soo Line railroad forms a vital transport spine through the Wisconsin Northwoods in this late 1960s study, connecting the timber-rich landscape between Glidden and Cayuga. This region of Ashland and Iron counties is defined by its complex hydrologic network, where the headwaters of the Bad River flow north while the East Fork of the Chippewa River drains toward the south. The settlement of Shanagolden and the curiously named Popcorn Corners reflect the localized rural development typical of the era, supported by small-scale resource extraction evidenced by numerous Gravel Pits scattered near the rail line.

Deep within the Chequamegon National Forest, the map records a landscape dotted with countless glacial lakes and springs, including Muskellunge Lake, Gordon Lake, and the remote Kempf Springs. For genealogists and local historians, the inclusion of several community landmarks such as St Cecilia Cem, Morse Cem, and the Glidden Airport provides a clear view of the social infrastructure that sustained these northern settlements as the mid-century transitioned into the 1970s.