1960s Maps of Portage County, Wisconsin

1. 1961 Map of Redgranite, 1963 Print

   

   1961 Redgranite

   1963 Print · USGS

   Waushara County’s kettle lake country is captured here in the early sixties, showing a landscape shaped by stone quarries and summer camps. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western rail line and find local landmarks like St Marks Cem and the Wild Rose State Fish Hatchery.

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4. 1961 Map of Wild Rose, 1966 Print

   

   1961 Wild Rose

   1966 Print · USGS

   The village of Wild Rose and its lake-strewn surroundings are captured here in the early sixties before modern development reshaped the landscape. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Springwater Cem, the Wild Rose State Fish Hatchery, and numerous summer camps like Camp Windego.

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7. 1968 Map of Coloma NW, 1971 Print

   

   1968 Coloma NW

   1971 Print · USGS

   Adams County land and the Portage County line are shown here in the late sixties as the rural road grid matured. Genealogists and local historians can locate Holliday Cemetery, Coloma-Leola Cemetery, and landmarks like Owens Rock.

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10. 1968 Map of Plainfield, 1971 Print

    

    1968 Plainfield

    1971 Print · USGS

    Wisconsin's glacial lake country comes into focus in the late sixties as the area around Plainfield developed its agricultural and recreational identity. Researchers can trace rural lineages through Hillside Cem and Lord Cem or explore the many shorelines of Lake Huron and Long Lake.

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13. 1968 Map of Hancock, 1971 Print

    

    1968 Hancock

    1971 Print · USGS

    Central Wisconsin farmland at the close of the sixties reveals a detailed grid of rural life across the Adams and Waushara county line. Genealogists and local historians can trace the plots near Plainfield, locate the Plainfield Cemetery, and see the early layout of the Fish Hatchery.

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16. 1968 Map of Wautoma NE, 1971 Print

    

    1968 Wautoma NE

    1971 Print · USGS

    Waushara County during the late sixties shows a landscape of small farms and lakeside recreation centered around the Wild Rose village. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural family roots through sites like Bohemian Cem, West Holden Ch, and Union Cem.

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19. 1969 Map of Rosholt, 1972 Print

    

    1969 Rosholt

    1972 Print · USGS

    Central Wisconsin's glaciated landscape is shown here in the late sixties, capturing the rural communities and lake-rich terrain of Portage County. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Rosholt, the Old Railroad Grade, and the small settlement of Galloway.

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22. 1969 Map of King, 1972 Print

    

    1969 King

    1972 Print · USGS

    Waupaca County lake country is captured here in the late sixties, showing the intricate chain of lakes around the community of King. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural roots through Badger Ch, Barton Sch, and the Pleasant Valley Cem.

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25. 1969 Map of Blaine, 1972 Print

    

    1969 Blaine

    1972 Print · USGS

    Portage County at the close of the 1960s reveals a rural landscape defined by its glacial lakes and scattered farming communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Blaine, St Patricks Ch, and the Hillside Cem.

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28. 1969 Map of New Hope, 1972 Print

    

    1969 New Hope

    1972 Print · USGS

    Portage County at the end of the sixties is a landscape of glacial lakes and tight-knit rural communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of the area through landmarks like North New Hope Ch, Nelsonville Cem, and the St Adalbert Sch.

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31. 1969 Map of Arnott, 1972 Print

    

    1969 Arnott

    1972 Print · USGS

    Portage County at the end of the sixties reveals a transition between agricultural townships and growing recreational spaces. Researchers can find long-established landmarks like the St Mary of Mt Carmel Ch, the Townhall, and old family burial grounds like Morrill Cem.

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34. 1969 Map of Rosholt NW, 1972 Print

    

    1969 Rosholt NW

    1972 Print · USGS

    The Marathon and Portage county line bisects this rural Wisconsin landscape during the late sixties, a region defined by its glacial lakes and river bends. Trace local roots around Shantytown or explore the waterways of Big Bass Lake and Bentley Pond.

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37. 1969 Map of Almond, 1972 Print

    

    1969 Almond

    1972 Print · USGS

    Portage County’s agricultural and rail-dependent character is evident here during the late sixties. Researchers can trace family history through numerous rural sites like St Johns Cem, Spiritland Cem, and the tracks of the Chicago and North Western railroad.

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40. 1969 Map of Scandinavia, 1972 Print

    

    1969 Scandinavia

    1972 Print · USGS

    Scandinavia and its surrounding glacial lake country are captured in the late sixties as the village remained a rail-and-river hub. Genealogists can locate family-named sites like Bestul and Petersen alongside historical grounds at Salem Cem and Farmington Cem.

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43. 1969 Map of Polonia, 1972 Print

    

    1969 Polonia

    1972 Print · USGS

    Portage County’s rural character is on full display in this late 1960s survey, showing a landscape shaped by parish life and glacial terrain. You can trace the Soo Line through Custer, find small schools like Sacred Heart Sch, and explore the vast Jordan Swamp.

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46. 1969 Map of Amherst, 1972 Print

    

    1969 Amherst

    1972 Print · USGS

    Portage County at the end of the sixties shows a landscape of glacial lakes and established rail towns like Amherst and Nelsonville. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites such as St Mary of Mt Carmel Ch, the Amish Sch, and Lower Amherst Cem along the Tomorrow River.

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