1982 Map of Monson Lake

About this map

The St Croix River defines the western reaches of this landscape, forming the Minnesota-Wisconsin border and serving as the heart of the St Croix National Scenic Riverway. This 1982 survey captures a transition between the protected timberlands of the Governor Knowles State Forest and the wetland ecosystems of West Marshland. In the southern half of the map, the Crex Meadows State Wildlife Refuge and the Crex Meadows State Public Hunting Grounds dominate the terrain, surrounding water bodies like Monson Lake and Zalensky Pond. Small-scale evidence of early settlement persists in the interior, notably at Reed Corners and the Peet Cem. Local infrastructure like the Powerplant near the Clam River and several campgrounds, including Old Logging Trail Campground, highlight the area's development for both utility and recreation along the river flowages.