1965 Map of Monico NE

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Three Lakes serves as the primary settlement hub in this mid-1960s Northwoods landscape, characterized by its complex network of glacial lakes and marshy lowlands. The area's specialized agriculture is evident in the Cranberry Bogs near James Lake, while the industrial past of the timber and transport era is marked by the Old Railroad Grade cutting through the Nicolet National Forest. Waterways like the Eagle River and Monico Creek wind through the township of Piehl, illustrating a terrain where seasonal drainage and timber management define the local economy. To the south, the village of Atkins sits along the Soo Line tracks, highlighting the historical importance of rail transit in connecting these remote northern Wisconsin communities. The survey detail also reveals the boundary between Oneida Co and Forest Co, providing clear documentation of political and natural borders in the 1960s.