1944 Map of Radisson

About this map

The Chippewa River watershed in Sawyer County defines this 1940s landscape, where the confluence of the East Fork and West Fork meet within the Lac Courte Oreilles Indian Reservation. The map details a period of transition, showing the infrastructure of timber and transport before significant modern development. The Chicago and North Western Railway serves the primary corridor, connecting the settlements of Radisson, Ojibwa, and Winter. Local education is anchored by rural landmarks like Hunter Sch and Riverview Sch, while the Pipestone Fire Tower stands as a sentinel over the surrounding Chequamegon National Forest. Notable water features such as Pokegama Lake and Barker Lake are surrounded by a network of smaller creeks like Blueberry Creek and Yankee Creek, illustrating the intricate drainage patterns of Northern Wisconsin during the mid-20th century.