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1951 Map of Doering

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Doering
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Eau Claire River and its numerous tributaries dominate this landscape at the intersection of Lincoln, Langlade, and Marathon counties. Small rural settlements like Hogarty, Doering, and Kalinke are central points for local farming families, connected by a network of early roads and section lines. The map reveals a high density of one-room schoolhouses and country churches that served these isolated communities, including Bluebell Sch, Badger Sch, and Wildwood Ch.

North of the Dells of the Eau Claire, the terrain transitions into heavily wooded sections as indicated by the presence of the Ackley Lookout Tower and Vilas Lookout Tower. The drainage patterns of Trappe River, Sandy Creek, and Pratt Creek illustrate the complex hydrology of the region before significant modern development. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Bethany Cem and the McMynn Sch, which provide specific points of reference for mid-century rural life in central Wisconsin.