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1974 Map of Black Creek

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Black Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The village of Black Creek serves as a central hub in this mid-1970s Outagamie County landscape, positioned at the junction of the Green Bay and Western railroad and several primary roads. This era of Wisconsin development shows a clear pattern of small agricultural crossroads such as Binghamton, Center Valley, and Twelve Corners, each anchored by local landmarks. The map documents several significant family and community burial sites, including Sassman Cem, Black Creek Cem, and St Petri Cem near the central drainage of Black Creek.

Beyond the residential and commercial areas, the map details the Black Creek State Wildlife Area to the west and the industrial and environmental infrastructure of the period, from Gravel Pit operations to Industrial Waste Ponds. The presence of numerous named rural routes like Censke Road and Stingle Road provides a specific look at the township's division and property boundaries before more modern expansion.