1966 Map of Elysian

About this map

Elysian serves as the central hub of this lakeside landscape, positioned on a narrow neck of land between Lake Francis and Lake Elysian. The area is defined by its glacial hydrology, where numerous named basins like Tetonka Lake, Fish Lake, and Steele Lake dot the terrain. The Chicago Great Western railroad cuts a straight path across the map, passing through the small settlement of Greenland and directly through Elysian, illustrating the era's reliance on rail for moving agricultural goods and connecting these lakeside communities.