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1949 Map of Hertel

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Hertel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

Glacial lakes and rural schoolhouses define this corner of the Wisconsin Northwoods just after the war. The unincorporated settlement of Hertel serves as a central hub, situated along State Highway No 70 amidst a dense network of water bodies including Des Moines Lake, Loon Lake, and the expansive Lower McKenzie Lake. The landscape is a mix of wetlands and timbered tracts, punctuated by landmarks of early community life like Sacred Heart Ch and Evangelical Ch.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific local history through the numerous rural school districts depicted, such as Bashaw Valley Sch and Gaslyn Creek Sch. The presence of the McKenzie Lake Lookout Tower and cemeteries like Lief Cem provide fixed points for tracing family ties and land use. The map also captures recreation and conservation features, from the Birch Island terrain to a local Golf Course, illustrating the region's character as both a working landscape and a burgeoning seasonal destination.