1984 Map of Shanagolden

About this map

The East Fork Chippewa River meanders through the heart of the Chequamegon National Forest in this 1984 survey of the Wisconsin Northwoods. The settlement of Shanagolden sits in the northeast corner, serving as a gateway to a landscape defined by its glacial hydrology and dense timber. The map details a complex network of wetlands and minor tributaries like Kenyon Run and Rocky Run, which feed into the primary river system. This era reflects a transition toward recreational land use, evidenced by the Stock Farm Bridge Recreation Site and numerous public access points at water bodies like Pelican Lake. Local industry is represented by a Gravel Pit near Hungry Run, while named forest tracks such as Mertig Road and Bear Lake Road provide the only significant terrestrial access to this heavily forested terrain.