1950 Map of Elcho

About this map

Pelican Lake and its surrounding wetlands anchor this 1950 portrait of the Wisconsin Northwoods, where the Chicago and North Western railway dictates the settlement pattern. From the village of Elcho to the junction at Pratt Junction, the map captures a rural landscape defined by glacial lakes and the winding paths of the Wolf River and Hunting River. The map shows a community structure rooted in local education and service, featuring numerous rural schoolhouses such as Forest Sch and Little Chicago Sch.