1961 Map of Eureka

About this map

The Fox River carves a winding path through this mid-century landscape, defined by its wetland margins and small agricultural settlements. The community of Eureka sits along the southern bank, while the northern reaches of the map are dominated by the expanse of Lake Poygan and the marshy inlets of Hogers Bayou. This survey documents a quiet rural network of schools and churches, such as Liberty Sch and the St Thomas Ch, which served the farming families across Poygan and Rushford townships. Notable topographical features include several flowing wells and the wooded relief of Island Park, set against a backdrop of numerous gravel pits and quarries that speak to the local geology. Genealogists will find particular value in the clearly marked family and community burial grounds, including Forest Grove Cem and the Burdick Cem.