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1984 Map of Iron Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Iron River serves as the primary hub of this northern Wisconsin landscape, situated where the Burlington Northern railroad corridor meets a dense network of glacial water bodies. The settlement's infrastructure includes the local Fairground, Sewage Disposal Ponds, and nearby Douglas Airpark. To the north, the township of Oulu is marked by the Oulu Sch and the Oulu Pioneer Memorial Park, reflecting the area's rural community roots and Scandinavian heritage.

The geography is defined by a high concentration of lakes and wetlands, including Iron Lake, Ahmeek Lake, and the sprawling Spider Lake. These waters are linked by the Iron River and Muskeg Creek, while the southern portion of the map enters the Chequamegon National Forest. Notable local landmarks like Grace Ch and various Gravel Pits indicate a landscape shaped by both small-town social life and the extraction of glacial materials for local transport routes like Battles Grade.