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1971 Map of Pike Lake NW

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Pike Lake NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The South Fork Flambeau River defines the central topography of this Northwoods landscape, winding past Little Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids within the Chequamegon National Forest. This early 1970s survey documents a region defined by its hydrography, where numerous glaciated basins have formed Newman Lake, Kabol Lake, and the smaller Nettie B Lake. The map reveals the early development of forest recreation, specifically around the Smith Rapids Campground and several designated recreation areas.

Transportation is limited to a sparse network of forest routes such as Riley Lake Road and Hemlock Road, highlighting the area's primary use for timber and outdoor leisure. Evidence of local industry appears in scattered Gravel Pits, while established sites like Camp Nine Springs and Camp Four Springs reflect a long-standing tradition of seasonal camps. The boundary between Iron and Price counties cuts through the northern third of the sheet, dividing a landscape of dense woods and interconnected wetlands.