1981 Map of Pioneer Lake

About this map

The Nicolet National Forest dominates the eastern landscape of this early 1980s survey, anchoring a region defined by its glacial lakes and the upper reaches of the Wisconsin River. This area, where the townships of Land O Lakes, Phelps, and Conover meet, shows a post-war transition toward recreation and forestry. Transportation is guided by the Chicago and North Western rail line and local thoroughfares like Rummles Road. For genealogists, the map preserves the location of Hildegard Cem and a lakeside Church, while water-focused features like the Gaging Station on Outlet Bay and various boat ramps illustrate the local importance of the massive Lac Vieux Desert and the connected North Twin Lake and South Twin Lake. Scattered Gravel Pits suggest the ongoing maintenance of the rural road network in this lake-heavy interior.