1951 Map of Shell Lake
USGS Topo · Published 1951About this map
Shell Lake serves as the focal point for this area of northwest Wisconsin, where the town of the same name sits along the Chicago and North Western rail line. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of water bodies, including Bear Lake, Ripley Lake, and Lake Kekegama. This post-war survey illustrates a rural community supported by a dense system of local institutions, evidenced by the numerous district schools like Woodyard Sch, Brickyard Sch, and Silver Lake Sch. To the south and east, the settlements of Haugen, Sarona, and Tuscobia are connected by the rail corridor, which also supported the local economy through features like the Gravel Pit near Haugen and the Barronett Lookout Tower monitoring the surrounding timberland.
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