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1943 Map of Port Wing

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Port Wing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Lake Superior's southern shore dominates the northern half of this 1943 field examination, revealing the transition from the open waters of the Great Lakes to the wooded interior of Bayfield County. The settlement of Port Wing sits at the mouth of the Flag River, serving as a focal point for the surrounding rural sections. Just inland from the lake, Bibon Lake and the Greenwood Cem provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing the early development of this coastal community.

A network of forestry and township trails, such as T Tr 181L and T Tr 18L, crisscrosses the landscape, supporting the local timber and agricultural economy. To the east, the village of Herbster is situated near the mouth of the Cranberry River, while the western edge is defined by the Iron River. The presence of Clay Banks along the shoreline and a prominent Transmission Line cutting through the township reflects the natural topography and the mid-century infrastructure supporting this stretch of Lake Superior.