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1973 Map of Lake Evelyn

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Lake Evelyn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Michigan-Wisconsin border cuts through this northern landscape, dominated by a network of waterways and early logging infrastructure. Much of the central terrain is occupied by the Underwood State Wildlife Area, reflecting the region's managed timber and conservation history. The mapping reveals a transitional period where industrial use meets recreational preservation, as seen in the several Gravel Pits alongside modern boat ramps on Black River Lake and Bass Lake.

A significant industrial fingerprint remains in the form of multiple Old Railroad Grades and Old RR Grades that weave through the forests, tracing the paths of former timber hauls. These grades connect water bodies like McDonald Lake and American Lake, leading toward the Montreal River on the western edge. Notable landmarks include the Pine Lake Lookout Tower and a series of named ponds such as Lake Evelyn, Lake Dorothy, and Lake Barbara, which emphasize the dense lake-country character of Iron County.