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1973 Map of Kelly Lake

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Kelly Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Kelly Lake and the surrounding Oconto County wetlands dominate this 1970s landscape, characterized by a complex network of glacial lakes and creek systems. Small rural hubs such as Klondike and the scattered residences near Patz are connected by a grid of local routes like Goldfield Road and Twenty Road. This era shows a community structured around both its natural water resources and its local institutions, with several legacy sites such as Section Eight Church and the Brazeau Cem serving the township.

The presence of numerous public access points and boat ramps at Leigh Flowage, Rost Lake, and Kelly Lake indicates a well-developed mid-century recreational economy. To the south, the Spruce Cem and the Townhall BM 761 near the Little River mark the more settled agricultural or administrative centers of the quadrangle. Extensive marshlands and drainage features like Whisky Creek and McDonald Creek illustrate the hydrologic character of the Brazeau township before modern expansion.