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1969 Map of Embarrass

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Embarrass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Embarrass River meanders across this landscape, defining the boundary between Belle Plaine and Matteson as it flows toward the south. This late-1960s survey records a rural landscape anchored by the village of Embarrass, where a concentrated settlement is supported by municipal infrastructure like a Water Tank and Sewage Disposal system. Further north, the lake country comes into view, centered on the recreational clusters at Adams Beach and the interconnected waters of Pine Lake, Grass Lake, and Round Lake.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific landmarks, including numerous country burial grounds such as St Peter Cem, Zion Cem, and Bomke Cem. The map also captures the cultural footprint of the era through localized religious centers like St Martin Ch and St Johns Ch. To the southeast, the terrain shifts into the protected wetlands of the Navarino State Wildlife Area, while the western edge reveals the suburban outskirts of Clintonville.