1970 Map of Hatfield SE

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Black River State Forest dominates this Central Wisconsin landscape, where an extensive network of managed wetlands and flowages defines the local geography. In the early 1970s, the region was heavily shaped by water management and cranberry production, evidenced by numerous Cranberry Bogs and specialized water bodies like Seventeen Flowage and White Tail Flowage. The terrain is punctuated by distinctive topographic rises such as Saddle Mound and Wildcat Mound, which stand out against the low-lying marshes. Transportation history is visible through the Old Railroad Grade and Old Road segments that crisscross the Purreburg Marsh and Dresher Marsh. Significant hydraulic engineering is present throughout, including the Battle Point Flowage and Black Duck Flowage, reflecting a landscape optimized for conservation, forestry, and specialized agriculture.