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1973 Map of Roberts Lake

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Roberts Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Roberts Lake dominates the central landscape of this 1970s Forest County survey, serving as a primary focal point for the surrounding Nicolet National Forest. The map documents a classic Northwoods environment where water and timber dictate the geography. The Soo Line railroad cuts through the northern section, passing near Eds Lake and providing a historical link to the region's logging and transit past. Small settlements such as Woodlawn and Freedom Corners anchor the rural road network, while the southern reaches are defined by the conservation lands of the Bog Brook State Wildlife Area.

Hydrography is exceptionally dense, featuring numerous named bodies like Lily Lake, Jungle Lake, and Ground Hemlock Lake. These glacial features, along with the Lily River, illustrate a landscape that remained largely dedicated to recreation and wildlife management during this era. The detailed topography reveals a complex system of kettle lakes and wetlands, providing a clear record of the terrain as it appeared before further modern development.