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1950 Map of Weyerhauser

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Weyerhauser
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie Railroad defines the mid-century industrial spine of Rusk County, connecting the bustling village of Weyerhauser with Apollonia and Bruce. This 1950 planimetric survey shows a landscape of glacial kettle lakes and evolving infrastructure, where U S Highway No 8 runs parallel to the rail line through the northern townships of Wilkinson and Atlanta.

Rural life is documented through an extensive network of schoolhouses, such as Harding Sch and Pleasant Hill Sch, which served the scattered farming communities of Big Bend and Stubbs. The southern portion of the map is dominated by a complex water system, including the elongated Potato Lake and the interconnected Chain Lake. Of particular interest to local historians is the Indian Cem located near the shore of School Lake, providing a rare look at cultural sites alongside the region's prominent timber-era settlements.