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1982 Map of Spooner

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Spooner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Yellow River winds through the heart of this Washburn County landscape, anchoring a region defined by its glacial lakes and wetland industries. In the early 1980s, the city of Spooner serves as a vital hub where the Chicago and North Western railroad lines converge at Chicago Junction. The map captures a diverse land use pattern, from the University of Wisconsin Experimental Farm on the eastern edge of town to the specialized Cranberry Bogs and Cranberry Lake to the northwest.

Conservation and recreation areas are prominent, including the Sawyer Creek State Public Hunting Grounds and the State Fish Hatchery located just south of the city. Genealogists and local historians will find the locations of the Rocky Ridge Cem and Shell Lake Cem useful for tracing local families. The presence of numerous smaller water bodies like Cyclone Lake, Tozer Lake, and Cable Lake reflects the typical Northwoods terrain, while features like Tozer Springs highlight the area's natural hydrology.