Related Records

1. Forest & Stream Magazine article "The Sportsman Tourist in Muscallunge Country" 1891 - Story of the author's fishing journey beginning on the Manitowish River, camping at the logging camp at the Rest Lake dam, paddling up Rice Creek and portaging to Papoose Lake. The article includes a description of the Mississippi River Logging Co building on Vance Lake and the life of a lumberman, spending a night at Irishman A.R. Andrews homestead on the Manitowish River and meeting the Devine family on Clear Lake. Included in this record is an excerpt from Kay Krans' article about the Rest Lake dam tenders, which discusses the logging camp being used as a summer "hotel".

   Fishing Collection

   Record Type: Library

   
2. Michael Dunn III- logging activities in MW area 1887-1912 - "A Thumbnail Sketch of Logging Activities in the Manitowish Waters Area". This narrative discusses the logging and lumber history from 1887-1912. It references logging and lumber companies and barons as well as railroad companies and lines.

   Record Type: Archive

   
3. Rest Lake Dam: From the Beginning by Jim Bokern 1878-2023 - History of the dam detailing construction, purpose and ownership.

   2024

   Record Type: Archive

   
4. The Best Dam Builder in the Chippewa River & Flambeau River Watershed: William "Billie the Beaver" England 1840-1900 - A research essay written by John L Berg, Wisconsin Rapids. Berg's research reveals that Billie England constructed the original Rest Lake Dam structure.

   4/13/2024

   Record Type: Archive

   
5. The Dam Tenders by Kay Krans 1892-2024 - An article written for the MWHS June 2024 newsletter detailing the local individuals who managed dam operations for the owners.

   2024

   Record Type: Archive