1974 Map of Cascade

About this map

The glacial topography of the Kettle Moraine State Forest dominates this Sheboygan County landscape, featuring distinctive geological formations like the Greenbush Kettle and the winding Parnell Esker. In the mid-1970s, the village of Cascade sits along the banks of Cascade Creek near Lake Ellen, serving as a focal point for the surrounding townships of Lyndon and Mitchell. The map documents a blend of conservation and local heritage, showing the Nichols Creek State Wildlife Area alongside several country burial grounds including St Pauls Cem and Mt Pleasant Cem. At Parnell, the Parnell Observation Tower offers a vantage point over the ridges and summits that define this section of the Moraine. The network of rural routes like Hickory Grove Road and Ridge Road connects small settlements such as German Corners, reflecting the area's transition from agricultural utility to a regional recreational destination.