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1978 Map of Chetek

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Chetek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

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Chetek serves as the focal point for this Barron County landscape, positioned where the Chetek River meets a sprawling network of glacial water bodies. The intricate shoreline is defined by Lake Chetek, Prairie Lake, and Pokegama Lake, connected by navigable passages like The Narrows and Pike Slough. This mid-1970s survey illustrates a region shaped by both its timber-and-transit history and its evolution into a recreational hub, with the Chicago and North Western railroad corridor cutting northwest past Pittmans Point.

Genealogists can identify several rural burial grounds, including Pleasant Plain Cem, Lakeview Cem, and Otterholt Cem, which anchor the surrounding agricultural townships. The infrastructure of the era is represented by the Chetek Municipal-Southworth Airport and several lakeside landmarks like the Bible Camp and Lakewood Park, reflecting the community's deep connection to its extensive waterfront.