1940 Map of Mercer
USGS Topo · Published 1953About this map
Mercer and the surrounding Northwoods of Iron County are defined by an intricate network of glacial lakes and wetlands as they appeared just before the mid-century. This 1940 field examination captures the town center at the intersection of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad and Highway No 51, showing a landscape heavily reliant on forest management and recreation. The presence of both the Mercer Fire Tower and the Springstead Fire Tower underscores the vital role of fire surveillance in protecting these timberlands. To the south, the map details a portion of the Lac Du Flambeau Indian Reservation and the remote Springstead Sch. The sprawling waterways of Pike Lake, Spider Lake, and the flowage areas suggest the region's developing identity as a premier fishing and wilderness destination during this era.
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