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1974 Map of Gillett

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Gillett
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Gillett serves as the primary hub in this mid-1970s landscape, positioned near the junction of the Chicago and North Western railroad and the Oconto River. The map reveals a transition from the structured residential blocks and Sewage Disposal infrastructure of the town to the sprawling agricultural tracts of Maple Valley and Underhill. Small-scale industry is evident in the numerous Gravel Pits scattered across the township, while local community life is anchored by a dense network of country churches like Trinity Ch and Immanuel Ch.

Water features define the terrain, from the larger Christie Lake to smaller basins like Savage Lake and Benz Lake. These water bodies, often flanked by marshes and woodlots, are connected by seasonal drainages such as Christie Brook and Daly Creek. Family-named roads like Erickson Road and Tilman Road crisscross the area, leading to landmarks like the Spring Hill Sch and the evocative Wanderers Rest Cem.