1969 Map of Almond

About this map

The village of Almond serves as a hub for this rural Portage County landscape in the late 1960s, defined by its position along the Chicago and North Western railway. The topography transitions from the open flats of Buena Vista in the northwest to more undulating terrain punctuated by small kettle lakes like Tamarack Lake, Patterson Lake, and Washburn Lake. This map is particularly valuable for genealogical research, documenting several distinct local burying grounds including Lone Pine Cem, Spiritland Cem, and East German Cem. The rural social fabric of the time is visible through landmarks such as St Martins Ch, Frost Park, and the small settlement of Keene. Numerous gravel pits scattered across the landscape indicate the local extractive industry that supported the road network, including Brady Road and 5th Avenue.