1954 Map of De Pere

About this map

The Fox River serves as the industrial and navigational spine of this mid-1950s survey, connecting the urban centers of De Pere, Ashwaubenon, and Allouez with the outlying farming townships. The waterway is heavily managed by engineering works such as the Little Kaukauna Lock and Dam and the Rapide Croche Lock and Dam, facilitating movement between the industrial valley and Lake Michigan. Beyond the river banks, the landscape is dotted with a dense network of country schools and rural cemeteries, reflecting a deeply rooted settlement pattern. Notable institutions like the Hickory Grove Sanatorium and the State Reformatory occupy significant tracts, while aviation infrastructure is represented by the burgeoning Austin Straubel Airport and the smaller Nicolet Airport. This era captures the transition of the region from purely agricultural townships like Lawrence and Rockland toward more organized suburban and municipal growth.