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1970 Map of Jump River Fire Tower NW

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Jump River Fire Tower NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Big Falls and its surrounding rapids dominate the landscape where the North Fork Jump River and South Fork Jump River converge. This 1970 field-checked survey reveals a heavily forested and water-rich environment spanning the boundaries of Rusk, Taylor, and Price counties. The presence of an Old Railroad Grade snaking through the townships of Hawkins and Kennan points to a history of timber extraction or early transit that once defined these Northwoods.

Local landmarks such as the Big Falls Campground and the edge of the Chequamegon National Forest indicate the area's role in public recreation and conservation. Smaller drainages like Crazy Horse Creek, Alder Creek, and Meadow Creek feed into the larger river systems, illustrating a complex hydrological network. The map also identifies industrial sites like a Gravel Pit and established routes like Green Creek Rd, grounding the wilderness with specific points of human activity.