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1951 Map of Wabeno

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Wabeno
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Wabeno and the neighboring mill town of Soperton serve as the primary hubs in this timber-rich portion of the Nicolet National Forest during the early 1950s. The region's economy and settlement patterns are dictated by the Chicago and North Western railway, which connects isolated outposts like Padus with larger logging and recreation centers. The map reveals a community-focused landscape, marked by local institutions such as the Indian Community Hall and the Rummel Sch, alongside family burial grounds like Roseland Cem and Lakeside Cem.

The terrain is a dense network of water and forest, where the Lily River and South Branch Oconto River weave through hundreds of named lakes. Fire prevention infrastructure is prominent, featuring several fire lookouts including the Carter Lookout Tower and Archibald Lookout Tower. This survey captures the area just as it was becoming a premier destination for Northwoods recreation, evidenced by established sites like the Boot Lake Campground.