Organized criminal activity swept through American cities in the 1920s and 1930s. The sparsely populated areas of northern Wisconsin were a preferred hiding place for gangsters, and the presence of criminal groups in the area led to unfortunate . . . — — Map (db m255217) HM
Near County Road W 0.6 miles north of U.S. 51, on the right when traveling north.
The year 1887 was a busy one on this stretch of the Manitowish River The state government authorized “improvements in the north fork of the Flambeau River for log driving purposes”. A new dam was constructed just upstream from this spot . . . — — Map (db m62123) HM
Near County Road W 0.6 miles north of U.S. 51, on the right when traveling north.
Logger Language
Bateaux: Large canoes used by river crews (pictured above left).
Beat: A stretch of river worked by a crew.
Dry Roll: Moving logs stranded after flood waters have receded.
Peavey Men: Loggers who worked river drives . . . — — Map (db m62124) HM
