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1954 Map of Poplar

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Poplar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Poplar River and Middle River carve through this section of Douglas County, defining the drainage patterns toward Lake Superior. The settlement of Poplar serves as a central hub, situated where the Burlington Northern railroad intersects the village boundaries. To the south, the community of Hawthorne is anchored by the Hawthorne Tabernacle and the Chicago and North Western rail line, reflecting the vital role of rail transport in the mid-century northern Wisconsin economy.

Evidence of historical transit and industry is prominent, with an Old Railroad Grade cutting across the landscape and numerous Gravel Pits indicating local extraction activity. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as the Adventist Church near Wentworth and the Parkview Cemetery on the outskirts of Hawthorne. The rural character is further shaped by the presence of Steele Lake and the small cluster at Dobie, illustrating the persistent connection between small-town settlement and the region's water resources.