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1970 Map of Mather

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Mather
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Mather serves as a central hub in this landscape of managed wetlands and cranberry production at the Juneau and Monroe county line. The map reveals an intricate hydraulic network essential to the local economy, featuring extensive Cranberry Bog operations and massive water impoundments like the Meadow Valley Flowage and Kingston Flowage. These water bodies are intertwined with the Meadow Valley State Wildlife Area, illustrating a transition toward conservation and recreation during the late 20th century.

Topographically, the area is defined by prominent elevations such as Bear Bluff and Hog Island, which rise above the surrounding marshes. Local history is anchored by the Oak Grove Cem near Cemetery Hill and Pine Grove Cem further south toward Norway Ridge. The presence of numerous Sandpits along the West Branch Road suggests active resource extraction alongside the extensive dike and lateral systems used to manage the flow of the West Branch and Beaver Creek.