1974 Map of Milltown NW

About this map

Agricultural fields and dense woodlots define the landscape of Burnett County in the mid-1970s, as seen in this detailed orthophoto study. The rural settlement of Trade River serves as the primary landmark in a region characterized by a high-contrast mosaic of tilled acreage and natural vegetation. Unlike a standard topographic line drawing, this aerial imagery reveals the exact footprint of farms, the texture of forest canopies, and the precise boundaries of wetland pockets that dictate the local road network. The lack of heavy infrastructure or large-scale development reflects the enduring rural character of this corner of Wisconsin, where small-scale farming and timber management appear as the dominant land uses of the era.