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1971 Map of Pier Lake

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Pier Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

St Francis of Assisi Ch stands near the western shore of Pier Lake, serving as a primary landmark in a landscape dominated by the complex hydrology of the Willow Reservoir. This 1971 survey captures the Northwoods character of Oneida County, where the sprawling fingers of the reservoir meet established water bodies like Willow Lake and Lake Junnie. The map illustrates a region defined by its water management and forestry infrastructure, shown through a network of fire lanes and primitive roads like the Kelly Fire Lane and Mc Cord Road.

Drainage patterns are intricate, with Swamsauger Creek and the Tomahawk River feeding into the wider reservoir system. Natural features such as Lamer Springs and Willow Rapids indicate the varied flow of the terrain before it settles into the still waters of Muskellunge Lake and Gobler Lake. This record is essential for understanding the mid-century spatial organization of the Minocqua and Lynne townships.