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1961 Map of Iron Lake SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Iron River serves as the primary hub of this northern Wisconsin landscape, situated along the Northern Pacific railroad corridor. The area is defined by an incredibly high density of glacial lakes, with Iron Lake, Lake Ruth, and Spider Lake among the dozens of named water bodies. This 1960s-era geography shows a region heavily transitioned toward recreation and conservation within the forest service boundaries, indicated by the numerous Boat Access points and the Campground near Moon Lake.

Local civic life is centered around the Fairground and Wayside Park, while the rural character of the outlying township is anchored by the Oulu Sch and Oulu Ch to the northwest. Resource extraction remains a visible part of the economy through several Gravel Pits scattered near the river and Bismarck Lake. The presence of the Union Airport and a Radio Tower near the town center reflects the mid-century infrastructure supporting this pocket of Bayfield County.