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1961 Map of Solon Springs

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Solon Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Upper St Croix Lake and the Brule River dominate this Douglas County landscape, marking the historic portage route between the Lake Superior and Mississippi River watersheds. The settlement of Solon Springs serves as a central hub, situated along the Chicago and North Western Line railroad and adjacent to the recreational grounds of Lucius Woods State Park. The map documents a heavily forested region including the Brule River State Forest, interspersed with numerous glacial lakes such as Lyman Lake and Lake Minnesuing.

Local landmarks like the Bennett Lookout Tower and the Solon Springs Airport highlight the mid-century infrastructure of the area. For those researching local history, the map preserves the locations of several rural burial grounds, including Evergreen Cem and Parkview Cem, alongside small rail stops at Bennett and Beebe. The presence of Cranberry Bog and various Gravel Pits reflects the local natural resources and small-scale industry of northern Wisconsin during this era.