1972 Map of New Post

About this map

Lake Chippewa dominates this landscape, its intricate shoreline and numerous islands defining the character of Sawyer County in the early 1970s. The settlement of New Post sits along the southern edge of the water near James Slough, within the Lac Courte Oreilles Indian Reservation Boundary. This survey reveals a transition between managed timberlands and recreational water use, with the Chequamegon National Forest bordering the lake to the northeast. Notable landmarks like Hermans Landing, several boat ramps, and the Blueberry Campground indicate the area's importance for local recreation. The map also records small-scale resource extraction at the Gravel Pit and Sandpit, alongside civic structures such as the Townhall. Distinctive water passages like Hay Creek Narrows and Chief Narrows navigate between named landforms including Darrow Island and Big Timber Island.