1978 Map of Brussels

About this map

The striking Niagara Escarpment defines the western terrain of this Door Peninsula landscape, running southeast past Brussels Hill. This 1970s survey captures the rural character of the border between Door and Kewaunee counties, where small settlements like Brussels and Kolberg serve as local hubs. The eastern portion of the sheet is dominated by the sprawling Black Ash Swamp and the waters of the Ahnapee River, which feeds into the Forestville Flowage. Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the placement of rural landmarks, including St Francis Ch and several family or parish burial grounds such as St Michaels Cem and Woller Cem. The map also traces the Ahnapee State Trail, following the former railroad corridor through the lowlands near Silver Creek.