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1982 Map of Tomahawk

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

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Wisconsin River waters dominate this landscape, controlled by the Kings Dam Powerplant to create the expansive Lake Alice and Lake Mohawksin. The city of Tomahawk serves as the industrial and residential hub, situated where the river meets the Spirit River and Spirit River Flowage. The era's transportation network is defined by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad, which threads through the town and southward past the settlement of Gilbert.

Rural life in the early 1980s is evidenced by several educational and civic landmarks, including the Fulsher Sch and the Townhall in the northern townships. The map records several cemeteries such as Oak Hill Cem and Calvary Cemetery, providing essential data for genealogists. The land beyond the riverbanks is dotted with numerous small lakes like Skanawan Lake and Silver Lake, while numerous Gravel Pits indicate active local industry and resource extraction during this period.