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1984 Map of Iron Lake

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Iron Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

The Iron River settlement serves as the hub of this lakeside landscape in the mid-1980s, where the convergence of old transportation routes and recreation areas defines the local economy. The town is marked by essential local history landmarks including the City Cem and proximity to the Oula Sch. Beyond the residential center, the map reveals a dense network of water bodies, including the prominent Iron Lake, Moon Lake, and the smaller Deep Lake, many of which feature primitive boat access points.

Evidence of the region's transition from early industry to modern forestry and recreation is visible in the Old Railroad Grade and several Gravel Pit sites scattered near the water. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the Chequamegon National Forest, where smaller camps like Camp Two Lake are situated. This survey captures a moment when traditional land use—typified by the Oula Pioneer Memorial Park and Grace Ch—persists alongside a growing recreational infrastructure of campgrounds and pipelines.