1955 Map of Clintonville

About this map

The Embarrass River and its multiple branches define the drainage of this central Wisconsin landscape, where mid-century dairy farming and small-town industry intersect. The Chicago and North Western railroad corridor serves as the primary spine for development, linking Marion and Clintonville, where the rails run alongside Pigeon Lake. This era shows a rural landscape in transition, documented by numerous country schools like Sunrise Sch and Morning Star Sch, alongside several that were already labeled as abandoned, such as McKinley Sch and Elm Dale Sch. Genealogists will find a high density of rural burial sites, including Graceland Cem, Zion Cem, and the Danish Cem near Beaver Creek. The map also captures several distinct townships, including Larrabee and Grant, during a period of established agricultural stability before modern highway expansions altered the local road network.