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1980 Map of Park Falls

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Park Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Flambeau River State Forest and the Chequamegon National Forest dominate this 1980 survey, illustrating a landscape defined by industrial forestry and conservation. The Flambeau River and its various forks carve through the terrain, historically serving as the primary arteries for the region's timber economy. Settlements such as Park Falls, Phillips, and Prentice are anchored by the Soo Line railroad, which provided the essential terrestrial link for the export of northern woods.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the distribution of rural communities including Lugerville, Catawba, and Hawkins along the rail corridor. The map highlights numerous conservation and recreation areas, such as the Kimberly-Clark State Wildlife Area and Niebauer Springs State Fishery Area, reflecting the transition from raw timber extraction to managed natural resources and public land use at the close of the twentieth century.