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1970 Map of Jump River Fire Tower SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Chequamegon National Forest dominates this northern Wisconsin landscape, where the town boundaries of Jump River, Westboro, Cleveland, and Grover meet. Published by the Geological Survey from aerial photographs taken in 1965, the map reveals a region defined by its water and timber heritage. The Jump River and Yellow River wind through the terrain, marked by numerous rapids that characterize the rocky riverbeds of Taylor County.

A notable relic of the area's industrial past is the Old Railroad Grade running through the southern section, tracing a path through the woods long after the rails were pulled. The terrain is deeply hydrological, featuring the expansive Kidrick Swamp and a network of drainages including Levitt Creek, Bear Creek, Beaver Creek, and Wolf Creek. Scattered clearings and a few Gravel Pits indicate localized extraction and land use within the broader forest cover.