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1910 Map of Fond du Lac

Name: 1910 Topographic Map of Fond du Lac
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1910
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1910

About this map

Lake Winnebago dominates the landscape of this 1908 survey, with the city of Fond du Lac established as a major regional hub at its southern tip. The map reveals a dense network of industrial and transport infrastructure, including the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie RR and the Chicago and Northwestern Ry, which converged on the rail yards of North Fond du Lac.

Rural communities like Johnsburg, Mt Calvary, and Brothertown are shown connected by early road networks such as the Marshfield Rd. Notable local landmarks and genealogical sites are well-documented, from the Rienzi Cemetery and Estabrook Cemetery to various lakefront points like Deadwood Point and Randall Point. The shoreline is dotted with small landings and parks, including Winnebago Park, illustrating the early 20th-century character of this Wisconsin lakeshore.