1939 Map of Mc Cord

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The Willow Reservoir dominates the northern reaches of this landscape, fed by the winding Willow River and Tomahawk River. This 1939 field examination captures a transition in the Wisconsin Northwoods, where water management and reforestation efforts are evident through features like the Jack Pine Fire Tower and a CCC Camp. The southern portion of the map reveals a corridor of small settlements including Tripoli, McCord, and Clifford, many linked by the Sault Ste Marie No 8 rail line. Local education and community life are well-documented by numerous rural schools, such as Harmony Sch and Lund Sch, along with the Prairie Rapids Ch. The intricate network of County Trunk Highways and smaller roads suggests a logging and recreational economy emerging from the earlier timber era.