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1961 Map of Iron Lake

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Iron Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Iron River serves as the central hub of this northern Wisconsin landscape, where the confluence of rail lines and forest management defines the local economy. The Northern and Pacific railroad corridors intersect near the town center, providing a transportation skeleton for the region's timber and agricultural interests. The surrounding townships of Oulu, Tripp, and Barksdale are dotted with foundational community markers such as the Oulu Ch, Oulu Sch, and several rural burial grounds including Hillside Cem and Trip Cem.

A vast network of water bodies, including Long Lake, Johnson Lake, and Moon Lake, stretches southward into the Chequamegon National Forest. This 1961 field-checked survey reveals a transition in land use, from the industrial Orienta Dam and scattered Gravel Pits to the recreational and aviation facilities at Union Airport. The presence of the Iron River Lookout Tower and various town halls indicates a well-established civic infrastructure during the mid-twentieth century.