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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, with the township of Porterfield on the western bank and Menominee to the east. This mid-century landscape is defined by its glacial legacy, featuring numerous Gravel Pits and a winding network of tributaries including Kelley Creek, Little River, and Hay Creek. Near the river's bend, Chappee Rapids stands as a prominent natural feature, historically significant for navigation and early settlement patterns along the border.

Local rural life is well-documented through social and religious landmarks like St Marys Mission, Hamilton Sch, and Winesville Cem. The rail corridor of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific cuts across the southern portion of the area, connecting smaller locales like Sobiesky and Rubys Corner. The emergence of modern infrastructure is evident near the Menominee County Airport, while the riverside remains largely natural with community spaces like Ziemann Park and Mason Park providing public access to the water.