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1942 Map of Arkansaw

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Arkansaw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

Arkansaw sits at the heart of this landscape where the Eau Galle River winds toward its confluence with the Chippewa River. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of ridges and coulees, including named landmarks like The Hogback and The Notch. This 1942 edition, compiled from surveys by J.C. Hilliard and aerial photography by the Air Corps U.S. Army, captures the region's rural character during a period of established agricultural settlement.

Remote crossroads and family-named corners such as Gilles Sell, Hawkins Corner, and Exile indicate the dense social fabric of the era. Educational and spiritual life is well-documented through a high concentration of country schools like Knight Sch and Clipperdale Sch, alongside local landmarks such as St Joseph Ch and its associated St Joseph Cem. The presence of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad along the eastern edge highlights the vital transport link connecting these river communities to the wider Midwest.