2013 Map of Brussels

About this map

The Niagara Escarpment defines the geological character of this Door County landscape, creating a distinct rise that separates the agricultural plateaus from the lowlands of the Ahnapee River. This 2013 survey illustrates a deeply rooted farming community, centered around settlements like Brussels, Kolberg, and Rosiere. The map reveals a high concentration of dairy and specialized agricultural operations, including Fair Land Dairy, Doorco Farms, and Engebose Farms, reflecting the region’s enduring dependence on the land. Waterways like Silver Creek and the Forestville Flowage provide drainage and recreation, while the road network is marked by descriptive family-named routes. Local landmarks such as Dhuey Hill and the Ahnapee River Tree Farm offer a look at how private land use and topography have shaped the modern rural layout of the Peninsula.