1943 Map of Iron Lake

About this map

Iron River serves as the central hub of this northern Wisconsin landscape during the mid-1940s, situated at the junction of the Northern Pacific railroad and regional road networks. The township structure is well-defined across Tripp, Hughes, and Barksdale, where a high density of rural schools like Blaine Sch and Fairview Sch suggests a populated timber and farming community. The area is heavily marked by its water systems, including the Flag River, East Fork Flag River, and a dense cluster of lakes to the south such as Lake Nokomis, Silver Sack Lake, and Wanoka Lake.