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1952 Map of White Lake

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of White Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Menominee Indian Reservation and Nicolet National Forest dominate this mid-century portrait of northern Wisconsin. The landscape is defined by the Wolf River and a dense network of timberlands, where life is organized around small settlements like Elton, Polar, and the village of White Lake. This area was deeply tied to the Chicago and North Western railroad, which provided the vital connection for moving timber and goods through the woods.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the placement of rural institutions, such as Sherry Cem, Kent Sch, and Wilson Sch. The presence of several Fire Lanes and fire detection points like Kent Lookout Tower and Dutchman Lookout Tower underscores the region's focus on forest management. Natural features are abundant, from the spring waters of Hogelee Spring No 1 and Hogelee Spring No 2 to the numerous named kettle lakes and flowages that characterize the Langlade County and Shawano County boundary.