1950 Map of Lily

About this map

Glacial lakes and dense woodlands of the Nicolet National Forest define this mid-century landscape at the border of Forest and Langlade Counties. Small settlements and specialized camps are scattered throughout the region, including Mole Lake in the northwest and Pickerel near the central lakes. The map documents community foundations through landmarks like Pearson Cem, the Pearson Sch, and the Adventist Sch. Transportation is anchored by the Minneapolis, St Paul, Sault Ste Marie rail line, which served the logging and local economy of the time. Water bodies like Roberts Lake, Ground Hemlock Lake, and Deep Hole Lake are detailed alongside marshes such as Dennison Swamp, illustrating the complex hydrology of the Wisconsin northwoods. For researchers, the presence of the Lookout Tower and a Landing Field near Lily highlights the infrastructure used for forest management and local transit in the 1950s.