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1961 Map of Iron Lake

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Iron Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Iron River settlement serves as the central hub of this northern Wisconsin landscape, situated where the Northern Pacific railroad bisects a region of dense woods and scattered clearings. This early 1960s survey captures the area as it transitioned from its heavy industrial roots toward a recreational and conservation-focused identity, evidenced by the sprawling Chequamegon National Forest and numerous named water bodies like Long Lake and Jackman Lake. The town's local infrastructure is well-defined, including the Union Airport, City Cem, and the Iron River Lookout Tower.

Further north, the rural townships of Orienta, Oulu, and Tripp reveal a patchwork of agricultural homesteads and community landmarks. Researchers will find several small cemeteries and churches that anchored these communities, such as Hillside Cem and Oulu Ch. The drainage of the East Fork Iron River and the presence of the Orienta Dam reflect the importance of water management in this heavily forested timber and dairy country.