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1945 Map of Three Lakes

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Three Lakes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

The Chicago and Northwestern railroad corridor anchors this mid-century look at the Northwoods, connecting the established hubs of Eagle River, Clearwater Lake, and Three Lakes. The map reveals a landscape defined by an intricate network of waterways, including the Deerskin River, Eagle Lake, and the sprawling Blackjack Springs area.

Local rural life is evidenced by the placement of isolated schoolhouses like Evergreen Sch, Sanborn Sch, and Mayo Sch 11, reflecting the community structure before modern school consolidation. To the north, the Northern Highland State Forest covers the terrain near Sucker Lake, while industrial markers like Jones Dam indicate how these waters were managed. The transition from logging era geography to a recreation-based landscape is visible in the numerous named lakes such as Anvil Lake and Franklin Lake.