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1955 Map of Frederic

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Frederic
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Glacial lakes and small agricultural settlements define this portion of Polk County during the mid-1950s. The Soo Line corridor serves as the primary spine of the region, connecting the hubs of Frederic and Luck while passing through Lewis. The landscape is a mosaic of small woodlots and farmsteads, punctuated by numerous rural educational and religious centers. Notable local landmarks include Zion Ch and the West Sweden Sch, reflecting the community's Scandinavian roots and the importance of decentralized township school districts before the era of major consolidation.

Water plays a central role in the topography, from the northern Dunham Lake and Elbow Lake to the eastern Clam Falls Flowage. Small-scale industry is evident in the scattered Gravel Pits that support local infrastructure. For the local historian, the map preserves the locations of many named landmarks like Lawson Cem and the Lincoln Sch, providing a precise look at the rural social geography of northwestern Wisconsin during a period of steady post-war growth.