1950 Map of Tomahawk

About this map

Tomahawk and the surrounding riverine landscape of Lincoln County are defined by the winding course of the Wisconsin River during the mid-century. The river's industrial and hydro-electric utility is evident through structures like Kings Dam and Grandmother Dam, which helped create large reservoirs such as Lake Mohawksin. This era shows a network of local transport and communication, including the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad and a Radio Station near Irma. Beyond the industrial centers, the landscape is dotted with numerous lakes like Perch Lake and Copper Lake, interspersed with rural institutions such as the Clover Belt School and Oak Hill Cemetery. The presence of several schools marked as abandoned, such as Bass Lake School and Dotter School, suggests a period of rural consolidation as smaller communities like Gleason and Bloomville served as the primary local hubs.