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1938 Map of Phelps, 1946 Print
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1938 Map of Phelps

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

The boundary between Wisconsin and Michigan defines the northern reaches of this landscape, where the Lac Vieux Desert and North Twin Lake dominate a terrain of interconnected waterways and wetlands. In the late 1930s, this area served as a focal point for conservation and forest management, evidenced by the presence of a CCC Camp near Water Lake and the Military Hill Fire Tower overlooking Phelps. The map illustrates a rural infrastructure centered on the timber and recreation economy, with the Chicago and Northwestern Road and Wisconsin Highway No 45 providing primary access to settlements like Land O'Lakes. Local community life is grounded in landmarks such as the Augustus Adolphus Ch, the Conover Cem, and the Burman Sch, while family-named sites like Stub Walsh and Augustus Adolphus Ch suggest a settled history amidst the State Forest.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1938
Date Published1946
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:48,000
Physical Dimensions18.05 x 26.31 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain