1967 Map of Mellen

About this map

Mellen serves as the central hub of this late-1960s Wisconsin landscape, situated at the confluence of the Bad River and the Montreal River. The town's industrial and logistical identity is defined by the Soo Line railroad, which cuts through the rugged northern terrain past several local operations, including a Sandpit and Quarry. To the north, Copper Falls State Park preserves the dramatic topography where the Bad River meets Tyler Forks, while the expansive Chequamegon National Forest dominates the southwestern quadrant. Smaller communities and junctions like Foster Junction and Cayuga appear alongside family-named landmarks and water bodies such as Meder Lake and Loon Lake, illustrating the post-war balance of resource extraction and growing recreational use in Ashland County.