1959 Map of Iron Mountain

About this map

The Wisconsin River and its numerous tributaries define this 1950s landscape of the Upper Midwest, where timber and tourism were the primary drivers of settlement. This area is characterized by immense water systems, including the Rainbow Flowage and Spirit River Flowage, alongside the vast timberlands of the Nicolet National Forest. Major population centers like Rhinelander and Antigo serve as hubs for the region, connected by a network of heavy duty roads and multiple rail lines, such as the Chicago and North Western Ry. The map clearly delineates various indigenous lands, including the Lac du Flambeau Indian Reservation and Mole Lake Indian Reservation. To the northeast, the border town of Iron Mountain marks the transition into Michigan, highlighting the cross-state industrial and geographic ties of the Iron Range and the Menominee River.