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1963 Map of Chappee Rapids

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Chappee Rapids
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Menominee River serves as the dividing line between Wisconsin and Michigan in this mid-century survey, specifically marking the boundary between Porterfield and Menominee. This borderland landscape is defined by the river’s descent through Chappee Rapids and the numerous small tributaries like Sobiesky Creek, Martin Creek, and Kelley Creek that feed into the main channel. The map reveals a rural economy centered on transportation and land use, with the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad cutting through the southwestern corner and numerous gravel pits scattered throughout the glacial terrain.

Local landmarks provide a detailed look at community life, ranging from the St Marys Mission and Walshville Cem in the north to the Hamilton Sch in the south. Small recreational and residential pockets such as Ziemann Park, Maden Park, and the crossroad at Rubys Corner offer specific points of interest for genealogists tracking family locations in these border townships. The presence of a Radio Facility and the established route of Elmwood Road show the area's development as it transitioned toward the modern era.