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Summit Lake
Liner notes
A nostalgic americana song about Summit Lake, Wisconsin, reflecting on the days of the old CNW depot and steam locomotives. The lyrics recall summer baseball games in the open field behind the grade school and lively evenings dancing at the Hi Point Inn.
Researcher notes
Song research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-08
Streets and places
- U.S. Route 45
Other
- Population of 144 in 2010
Geography
- Elevation 1,722 ft
- Wooded bogs
- Tamarack trees
Culture
- Summer baseball games behind the grade school
- Dances at the Hi Point Inn
Architecture and visuals
- Wood floors in early homes
- Party line telephones on walls
Landmarks
- CNW depot
- Hi Point Inn
- Grade school
History
- Post office in operation since 1882
- Historically featured a CNW depot and water tank for steam locomotives
Businesses and industry
- Hi Point Inn tavern
Research sources
Visual research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-08
Streets and places
- Open field in back of the grade school
Geography
- Dense wooded bogs
- Tamarack trees
- Mucky soil
Culture
- Baseball fields
Architecture and visuals
- Wooden water tanks
- Wood floors
Landmarks
- CNW depot
- Water tank for steam locomotives
History
- 1907-1910 era CNW depot
Businesses and industry
- Railroad infrastructure
Research sources
UntitledWave · City Pride
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