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1970 Map of Dancy

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Dancy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Lake Du Bay dominates the central landscape of this 1970 survey, where the Wisconsin River meets the confluence of the Big Eau Pleine River and Little Eau Pleine River. The map captures a transition in Central Wisconsin as rural crossroads like Knowlton and Dancy developed alongside significant hydroelectric and industrial infrastructure, exemplified by the local Powerplant and the Little Eau Pleine Flowage.

Genealogists and local historians can locate community pillars such as the Knowlton School, Townhall, and several religious sites including St Francis Church and St Johns Church. The presence of the Cranberry Bog south of the lake highlights the specialized agriculture of the region, while numerous Gravel Pits and Quarries indicate the active extraction industries of the era. The boundary between Marathon and Portage counties bisects the reservoir, illustrating the political division of this shared waterway.