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1985 Map of Grantsburg

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Grantsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The St Croix River corridor defines the border between Wisconsin and Minnesota in this mid-1980s landscape, where vast wetlands and protected forests dominate the geography. Extensive conservation areas such as Crex Meadows State Wildlife Area and Governor Knowles State Forest illustrate a region dedicated to wildlife management and state-managed timberlands. The Soo Line railroad cuts a diagonal path through several eastern settlements, providing a vital transport artery for communities like Frederic and Luck.

Smaller hamlets and rural landmarks provide rich detail for local history, including the Trade River Ch and numerous family-named locales such as Hildas Corner and Reed Corners. The abundance of water bodies, including Yellow Lake and Big Sand Lake, highlights the glaciated terrain that has long shaped the recreation and settlement patterns of Burnett and Polk counties. This survey serves as a clear record of the region's rural character before further modern development.