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1956 Map of Mellen

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Mellen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The town of Mellen serves as the hub of this 1950s survey, positioned at the confluence of the Bad River and Montreal River. The landscape is heavily defined by its recreational and natural resources, featuring the northern boundaries of the Chequamegon National Forest and the diverse topography of Copper Falls State Park. North of the town center, the Mellen Country Club and a Powerplant on the river indicate the local infrastructure of the mid-century era.

Industrial and transport history is preserved through the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie railroad line, which cuts through the rugged terrain of Ashland County. In the southern reaches of the quadrangle, a network of lakes including Meder Lake, Long Lake, and Beaver Lake suggests the density of the Wisconsin Northwoods. Remote landmarks like Eagles Peak and the Cayuga Cemetery provide valuable points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracking the early footprint of the Morse township.