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1950 Map of Monico

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Monico
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Pelican Lake anchors the southern landscape of this mid-century survey, a region defined by its dense network of glacial lakes and northern forests. The settlement of Monico serves as a central hub, situated at the critical junction of the Chicago and Northwestern and the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie railroads. These rail lines dictate the local geography, connecting smaller outposts like Starks, Gagen, and Lennox.

Remote education and fire safety infrastructure are prominent, evidenced by the Wolf River Sch, Maple Ridge Sch, and the high vantage points of the Monico Fire Tower and Wolf River Fire Tower. The map also details early landings along the lakeshores, such as Nelson Landing and Yellow Birch Landing, and identifies the Forest Home Cem near Jennings, providing valuable coordinates for genealogical research in Oneida and Forest counties.