1949 Map of Chittamo

About this map

Chittamo and Stanberry serve as focal points for this post-war landscape in northern Wisconsin, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and marshy lowlands. The map reveals a rural social infrastructure centered on small community hubs like Chittamo Sch and Chippanazie Sch, providing critical details for local genealogists tracing family roots in Gull Lake or Stinnett. The Eau Claire River and Totagatic River dominate the drainage pattern, with the latter regulated by the Totagatic Dam near Nelson Lake. Numerous named water bodies, including Sauntrys Pocket Lake, Mulligan Lake, and Desrosier Lake, suggest a geography where seasonal travel and drainage were primary concerns. The transition from established settlements like Harmon to the winding paths of Frog Creek and Black Brook illustrates the pocketed nature of settlement amidst the region's prominent timber and water resources.