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1962 Map of Grantsburg

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

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Grantsburg serves as the primary hub of this 1960s river landscape, where the ST Croix River forms the winding boundary between Wisconsin and Minnesota. The terrain is defined by a sophisticated system of water management and conservation, evident in the expansive Crex Meadows State Wildlife Area and numerous man-made impoundments like Phantom Flowage and Munson Flowage. These features illustrate the mid-century transition of the region from purely extractive land use toward wildlife management and recreation.

Local history is preserved in the distribution of rural landmarks, such as the St Johns Landing Chapel in the north and the Ekdall Ch Cem near the river bluffs. An Old Railroad Grade cutting through the southern timber highlights the legacy of early transportation, while smaller settlements like Alpha and Falun anchor the farming and forestry communities of Wood River township. From the Lookout Tower to the Grantsburg Municipal Airport, the map details a community balancing its rugged riverine roots with modern infrastructure.