1970s Maps of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

Explore 13 historic maps of Manitowoc County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Manitowoc County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Manitowoc County, WI maps

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  1. 1974 Map of Kiel, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Kiel, 1977 Print
    1974 Kiel
    1977 Print · USGS
    The manufacturing corridor between Kiel and New Holstein comes into focus in the mid-seventies, highlighting a landscape shaped by rail and river. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named roads and landmarks like Holy Rosary Cem, the SS Peter and Paul Cem, and the old Kilns.

  2. 1974 Map of Brillion, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Brillion, 1977 Print
    1974 Brillion
    1977 Print · USGS
    Brillion and its neighboring townships are captured in the mid-seventies during a period of steady industrial and agricultural activity. Researchers can trace family-named roads and rural burial grounds like Evergreen Cem, St Marys Cem, and the Chicago and North Western rail line.

  3. 1974 Map of Potter, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Potter, 1977 Print
    1974 Potter
    1977 Print · USGS
    Calumet and Manitowoc Counties are captured in the 1970s, showcasing a landscape of wetlands and rail corridors at the junction of four townships. Genealogists can trace family connections through sites like St Martin Ch, Rantoul Cem, and long-established homesteads along Schneider Road.

  4. 1978 Map of Clarks Mills, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Clarks Mills, 1979 Print
    1978 Clarks Mills
    1979 Print · USGS
    Manitowoc County's rural townships are captured here in the late seventies, showing a landscape defined by the winding river and the Soo Line rail. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like St Mary Cem, the Gjerpen Cem, and the old St Johns Sch.

  5. 1978 Map of Denmark, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Denmark, 1979 Print
    1978 Denmark
    1979 Print · USGS
    Brown County and Manitowoc County crossroads come alive in the late seventies, showing the transition from village centers to protected forest lands. Genealogists can locate family names at West Danish Cem or trace the early paths of Denmark and Maribel.

  6. 1978 Map of Two Rivers, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Two Rivers, 1979 Print
    1978 Two Rivers
    1979 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's lakeside industry and rural heritage meet in the late seventies as the Twin Rivers join at the Lake Michigan shore. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like the Englebert Farms Landing Strip and several burial grounds, including Saxonburg Cem and Holy Cross Cem.

  7. 1978 Map of Reedsville, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Reedsville, 1979 Print
    1978 Reedsville
    1979 Print · USGS
    Manitowoc County agriculture and industry are captured here in the late seventies, centered on the rail-served village of Reedsville. Genealogists and local historians can trace family church and burial sites like Zion Evergreen Cem and search for old schoolhouses such as Wayside Sch.

  8. 1978 Map of Larrabee, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Larrabee, 1979 Print
    1978 Larrabee
    1979 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Manitowoc and Kewaunee counties are captured here in the late seventies, showing a landscape of family farms and glacial lakes. Genealogists can trace family names and local landmarks like Tisch Mills, St Johns Sch, and the German Cem.

  9. 1978 Map of Morrison, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Morrison, 1979 Print
    1978 Morrison
    1979 Print · USGS
    Southern Brown County's rural townships are captured here in the late seventies, showing a landscape of dairy farms and crossroads settlements. Researchers can locate historic community centers like Morrison and Wayside alongside Zion Cem and Immanuel Sch.

  10. 1978 Map of Valders, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Valders, 1979 Print
    1978 Valders
    1979 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Manitowoc County is captured here in the late 1970s, as small towns like Valders and St Nazianz thrive alongside the Manitowoc River. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named roads and landmarks such as Tyler Cem, St Peters Sch, and the Soo Line railroad corridor.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1978 Map of Mishicot, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Mishicot, 1979 Print
    1978 Mishicot
    1979 Print · USGS
    Manitowoc County in the late seventies is characterized by the intersection of the Twin Rivers and a landscape of busy gravel quarries. Researchers can trace family history at the Francis Creek National Cem or follow the C & NW RR through Francis Creek.

  12. 1978 Map of Two Creeks, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Two Creeks, 1979 Print
    1978 Two Creeks
    1979 Print · USGS
    The western shore of Lake Michigan is captured here in the late seventies as local energy production and lakefront preservation define the coast. Genealogists can trace family footprints around Norman, Tisch Mills, and the Sandy Bay Cemetery near the lake.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1978 Map of Whitelaw, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Whitelaw, 1979 Print
    1978 Whitelaw
    1979 Print · USGS
    Manitowoc County farmland in the late seventies is captured here at the height of its dairy-era maturity. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Reifs Mills, Kellnersville, and Kossuth Cem or locate the historic Maple Crest Sanitarium.
    2 unique versions available

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