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1954 Map of Green Bay

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Green Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Green Bay and its northern rural fringes are captured in this mid-century survey, showcasing a landscape of established dairy farms and small rail towns. The Fox River serves as the industrial anchor for the city, while the surrounding countryside is dotted with small-scale agricultural hubs like Pulaski and Sobieski. The influence of the Chicago and North Western and the Chicago and Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroads is evident, as these lines dictate the placement of local grain elevators and depots.

Genealogical interest is found in the high density of rural schoolhouses and parish churches, such as Good Cheer Sch, St Joseph Ch, and Pittsfield Ch. The map also reveals the natural contours of the Suamico River and Duck Creek as they wind toward Long Tail Point and the waters of Green Bay. Unique local landmarks like the State Farm near Lannoye Sch and the various gravel pits and quarries highlight the local extraction and agricultural economy of the era.