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2011 Map of Townsend

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Townsend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Townsend and Lakewood serve as the primary settlement hubs in this landscape defined by the North Branch Oconto River and a dense network of glacial lakes. Water management is a visible priority here, with infrastructure including the Pickerel Lake 2 WP1430 Dam, Wheeler 2 WP 462 Dam, and the Winslow Lake 3WR1017 Dam regulating the flow through the Townsend Flowage. These water bodies and the surrounding woodlands support a significant recreation economy, evidenced by landmarks like the Paul Bunyon Ski Area and the Bass Lake Recreation Site.

For those researching the environmental and local history of the area, the map details specialized sites such as the Lakewood State Fish Hatchery and the Archibald Lookout Tower. The northern forests are preserved in specific designated zones like the Cathedral of Pines Area, while more remote waters such as Archibald Lake and Little Archibald Lake provide a clear view of the region's hydrography before the more recent waves of residential road development.