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1973 Map of Parrish

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Parrish
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Parrish is the primary settlement on this sheet, situated along the edge of the Harrison Hills near the boundary of Lincoln Co and Langlade County. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of glacial lakes and kettle holes, including large bodies like Seven Island Lake, Turtle Lake, and Pine Lake. The presence of the Old Railroad Grade near the town center indicates the region's historical reliance on timber transport through the dense northwoods.

Conservation areas such as the Prairie River State Public Hunting and Fishing Areas dominate the southern half of the quadrangle. Local genealogy and land-use history are anchored by landmarks like Parrish Cem and the Shingle Mill Road, while topographical high points like Lookout Mountain and Baldy Hill overlook a territory transitioning from early industrial logging to mid-century recreation and public land management.