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1984 Map of Appleton

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Appleton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Fox River corridor serves as the industrial and urban backbone of this mid-1980s landscape, connecting a dense chain of communities including Appleton, Neenah, Menasha, and Kaukauna. This planimetric study highlights the region's complex water network, where the expansive Lake Winnebago meets the river system alongside Lake Poygan and Lake Butte des Morts. The infrastructure reflects a heavy reliance on both rail and road, with the Chicago and North Western and Soo Line railroads threading through the manufacturing centers that grew up around the river's water power.

Away from the urban centers, the map reveals a commitment to conservation through numerous designated areas like the Oneida Indian Reservation and the Poygan Marsh State Wildlife Area. Smaller settlements such as Wrightstown, Sherwood, and Chilton anchor the surrounding agricultural lands. Genealogists will find value in the placement of several local landmarks, including Riverside Cem and Oak Hill Cem, which mark the historical growth of the Fox Valley's established neighborhoods.