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1983 Map of Millston

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Millston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Chicago and North Western corridor defines the movement through this portion of Jackson and Monroe Counties, linking the settlement of Millston to the broader regional economy. The landscape is a complex patchwork of conservation and military use, dominated by the Black River State Forest and the northern reaches of the Fort McCoy Military Reservation. The influence of the area's hydrology is evident in the numerous managed waterways, including North Flowage and the expansive Cranberry Bogs near Lees Crossing, reflecting the specialized agricultural history of the Wisconsin central sands region.

Local landmarks such as Belle Mound and Oak Ridge rise above the wetlands, providing high ground where features like the Lookout Tower were established. Genealogists may find interest in the Brookside Cem located just east of the main town site. The map captures the intersection of forestry, military training, and commercial cranberry production at a time when these industries were firmly established in the local geography.