Lake Chippewa dominates this northern Wisconsin landscape, its complex shoreline and island-dotted waters created by the flowage of the West Fork Chippewa River. The settlement of New Post sits along the southern edge of the flowage, serving as a focal point for the surrounding network of lakeside roads and forest access routes. The map detail reflects a region deeply shaped by water management and recreation, anchored by the Callahan Lake Dam and the Blueberry Campground. Numerous named landforms emerge from the reservoir, including Eagles Nest Island, Pork Barrel Island, and Hermans Landing. The intricate geography of points and bays, such as Pine Point and Slivers Point, suggests a landscape tailored for seasonal residency and sporting, where the original river system has been transformed into a sprawling aquatic maze.
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1943 · Namekagon Lake
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1944 · Couderay
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1944 · Radisson
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1944 · Hayward
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1945 · Namekagon Lake
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1948 · Couderay
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1949 · Radisson
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1953 · Ashland
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Rice Lake
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Ashland
USGS Topo · 1:250,000