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1955 Map of Columbus

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Columbus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Crawfish River winds through this mid-1950s landscape, anchoring a rural Wisconsin region defined by its productive farmland and established townships. The terrain is marked by numerous small-scale drainage features like Jennings Creek and Robbins Creek, feeding into larger waterways such as the North Branch and Beaver Creek. Settlement patterns are concentrated along the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad, which links the communities of Rio, Doylestown, Fall River, and the larger hub of Columbus.

Educational and spiritual life is deeply rooted in the countryside, evidenced by a high density of rural schoolhouses and cemeteries. Notable institutions include the Wisconsin Academy and several churches such as Bonnett Prairie Ch. Several landmarks are already noted as out of use by this era, including the Feelyater Sch (Abandoned) and Clay Ridge Sch (Abandoned), signaling the consolidation of rural districts. The map also reveals the local extractive industry through various Gravel Pits and a Quarry near the city center.