1975 Map of Beaver Dam NE

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Beaver Dam Lake dominates the northwest corner of this 1975 orthophotomap, its dark waters providing a sharp contrast to the geometric patterns of the surrounding Wisconsin farmland. The city of Beaver Dam occupies the lake's eastern shore, showing the mid-1970s footprint of its residential streets and industrial corridors. Prepared from aerial photography taken in late September, the imagery reveals the intricate textures of the Dodge County landscape, from the dense grid of the urban center to the long, narrow agricultural plots that stretch across the southern half of the quadrangle. This specialized photo-map provides researchers with a precise visual record of land use and property boundaries, illustrating the transition between the developed lakeside community and the expansive dairy and crop lands that define the region's economy.