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1984 Map of Metzger Lake

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Metzger Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

North Country National Scenic Trail winds through the northern timberlands of Douglas County, crossing a landscape defined by glacial kettle lakes and dense forests during the mid-1980s. This survey of the Solon Springs and Gordon townships captures a remote wilderness character where recreational camps like Camp Bovey sit near the shores of Metzger Lake. The map reveals a high concentration of water bodies, including the interconnected Twin Lakes and the secluded Swenson Lake, which are linked by a network of fire lanes and unimproved roads such as Flamang Road.

Southern reaches of the quadrangle are marked by the Eau Claire River and larger basins like Simms Lake. The distribution of named thoroughfares like School House Road and Cabin Lane suggests a quiet transition from working forest to seasonal residency. This detailed record of the Wisconsin northwoods provides an essential look at the region's hydrography and primitive trail systems before modern expansion altered the footprint of these lakeside settlements.