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1970 Map of City Point NW

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of City Point NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The East Fork Black River cuts a winding path through this central Wisconsin landscape, defined by its complex wetlands and low-lying drainages. In the southwestern corner, the small settlement of Pray sits near the river's Rapids, providing a focal point for local history along the border of Washburn and City Point. The terrain is dominated by water and marshland, evidenced by features such as the Amundson Marsh and an extensive Cranberry Bog, which reflect the region's long-standing agricultural and natural resource patterns.

Evidence of early land use and local geography is scattered throughout the township lines of Sherwood and Washburn. From the elevation of Brushy Ridge to the isolated Grave in the north, the map reveals a sparsely populated area where natural drainage from Hay Meadow Creek and Knutes Creek dictates the movement of people and commerce. The presence of Washwood Pond and Sherwood Lakes further illustrates the saturated character of the land before modern developments changed the local hydrology.