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1992 Map of Appleton

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Appleton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

Appleton expands northward from the banks of the Fox River in this detailed look at Outagamie County's developing urban fringe. The city's growth is anchored by institutions like Lawrence College and punctuated by established resting places including Riverside Cem and St Joseph Cem. To the west, the emergence of a major commercial hub is signaled by the Fox River Mall, marking a shift in land use from the agricultural character found further north in Center and Grand Chute.

Rural enclaves such as Mackville and Hamples Corner maintain their identity amidst the changing landscape. The northern reaches of the quadrangle are defined by more open terrain, with Plamann County Park providing significant recreational space. This survey preserves a specific moment when residential neighborhoods like Bell Heights and Whispering Pines began to bridge the gap between the historic riverfront core and the outlying farmsteads.