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1972 Map of Mount Tom

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Mount Tom
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Mount Tom rises as a central landmark in this portion of Marinette County, surrounded by the townships of Athelstane, Wausaukee, and Stephenson. The landscape is defined by a complex network of glacial water bodies, including the aptly-named Star Lake, Simpson Lake, and the larger Retcof Lake. Local industry and recreation are evident through the presence of numerous Gravel Pits, a Mine, and a designated Ski Area near the summit of Mount Tom.

Drainage through the area is primarily handled by Plumadore Creek and the southern Smith Creek, which flows past the Sundown Golf Course. The map captures a transition in land use, where established roads like Newton Lake Road and Moonshine Hill Road navigate between extensive wetlands and rising terrain like Moonshine Hill. A Lookout Tower positioned near the center of the sheet reflects the era's focus on forest management and surveillance in this wooded lake country.