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1971 Map of Grand View

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

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Grand View serves as the primary hub in this portion of Bayfield County, positioned along the Chicago and North Western rail line and Eighteenmile Creek. The landscape is defined by the dense woodlands of the Chequamegon National Forest, where numerous glacial lakes such as Atkins Lake, Lake Knotting, and Trapper Lake are scattered across the terrain. A notable institutional presence is the University of Wisconsin Surveying Camp located near Taylor Lake.

Evidence of historical resource extraction and transportation persists through an Old Railroad Grade and several Gravel Pits. The topography is further marked by the Long Mile Lookout Tower, reflecting mid-century fire watch infrastructure. To the east, the Marengo River and Olson Lake drain the transition into Lincoln township, while drainage systems like Twentymile Creek and Taylor Creek navigate the undulating forest floor.