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1984 Map of Shanagolden

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Shanagolden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

The settlement of Shanagolden and the surrounding woodlands of the Chequamegon National Forest define this 1980s-era landscape. This survey reveals a region shaped by its hydrology, where the Chippewa River and the East Fork Chippewa River meander through marshes and dense forest. The map documents the specific land management of the era, including the Spring Brook Semi-Primitive Non Motorized Area, highlighting a period of intentional conservation and recreational use.

Outdoor heritage is central to this geography, with named features like the Stock Farm Bridge Recreation Site and several boat access points serving remote waters such as Pelican Lake and Gates Lake. Local elevation is marked by landmarks like Hungry Hill, while smaller tributaries like Rocky Run, Reins Creek, and Camp Fifteen Creek create a complex network of drainage across the glacial terrain. The presence of several gravel pits near Mertig Road suggests the ongoing maintenance of the rural road system, including the Bay Road, which provided essential access to these interior timberlands.