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1962 Map of Brodhead West

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Brodhead West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Sugar River meanders through the eastern portion of this landscape, defining the industrial and civic heart of Brodhead. Along its banks, early 1960s infrastructure is visible, including a powerplant, Sewage Disposal plant, and a Gaging Station. The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad bisects the terrain, connecting the larger settlement of Brodhead with the smaller village of Juda to the west. This rail line served as a vital artery for the agricultural economy, evidenced by the numerous gravel pits and a Quarry scattered near the tracks.

Rural life is documented through established landmarks like Union Ch and the Townhall in Spring Grove. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of local burial grounds such as Clarence Cem, Mt Hope Cem, and Basswood Cem. Education in the outlying areas is represented by Poplar Grove Sch and Davis Sch, while the presence of a Landing Field northwest of town suggests the mid-century expansion of local aviation.