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1972 Map of Thunder Mountain

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Thunder Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Thunder Mountain rises as the central landmark of this Northwoods landscape, situated within the sprawling Nicolet National Forest. During the early 1970s, the area served as a significant hub for conservation and recreation, evidenced by the Thunder River State Rearing Station and the Camp Bird State Youth Recreational Center. The map reveals a high density of small water bodies and glacial features, including the Caldron Falls Reservoir and a network of named lakes like Lackawanna Lake and Wonder Lake.

Settlement patterns appear as established ranches, such as Holts Ranch and Bucks Ranch, interspersed with fire lanes and minor roads like Waboose Lane. The boundary between Oconto and Marinette counties bisects the terrain, while the South Fork Thunder River feeds into the main waterway near Thunder Mountain Falls. The presence of a Lookout Tower on the mountain peak underscores the era's focus on forest management and fire observation.