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1974 Map of Cecil

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Cecil
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Shawano Lake dominates the western landscape of this mid-1970s survey, its shores lined with the Shawano Lake State Fishery Area and various public access points. The village of Cecil serves as a primary hub on the eastern bank, situated near the mouth of Pickerel Creek. The map documents a transition from the lakeside recreation and fishing culture to the agricultural and timbered lands of Underhill and Washington townships.

To the north, the Menominee Indian Reservation boundary is clearly delineated, while the Oconto River snakes through the northeastern corner near the community of Underhill. Transportation patterns are defined by the Chicago and North Western rail line and established crossroads like Tracy Corners. Local heritage is preserved in several small burial grounds and religious centers, including Lakeview Cem and St Martins Cem, which provide specific points of interest for genealogical research in this region of Shawano and Oconto counties.