1969 Map of Arkdale NW

About this map

Petenwell Lake dominates this landscape along the Wisconsin River, where the borders of Wood, Juneau, and Adams Counties converge. In the late 1960s, the eastern shoreline near New Rome shows a growing network of residential streets such as Apache Ave and Aspen Avenue, serving as a recreational hub centered around Barnum Bay and Twin Lakes. This development contrasts sharply with the western shore, which remains largely dominated by the National Guard Bombing and Gunnery Range and its Cranberry Rock Lookout Tower. Between these military and residential zones, public access points like Petenwell Wilderness Park and Monroe Park provide a glimpse into the regional shift toward outdoor leisure. The map also captures local landmarks like the New Rome Ch and several industrial features, including a Quarry and various sandpits, reflecting the local geology and economy of the era.