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1973 Map of Lily

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

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Wolf River and Lily River converge in this northern Wisconsin landscape, anchoring a region defined by extensive wetlands and protected fishery areas. The settlement of Lily sits at the junction of these waterways, serving as a focal point near the Lily Cem and several gravel pits that mark the local industry. To the north, Dennison Swamp and Lily Springs feed into the river system, while the Lily Springs State Fishery Area preserves the delicate aquatic environment.

Transport through this part of Langlade County is dominated by the Soo Line railroad, which parallels the river valley through Freeman and Hollister. The map documents a series of river features critical for navigation and local lore, including the St Claire Rapids, Big Slough Gundy Rapids, and Little Sheen Rapids. The eastern portion of the quadrangle transitions into the protected timberlands of the Nicolet National Forest.