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1954 Map of Green Bay East

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Green Bay East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Green Bay shoreline and its developing eastern suburbs define this mid-century landscape, showing the transition from the industrial city center to the rural townships of Scott, Preble, and Humboldt. Significant institutional footprints appear throughout the area, including the sprawling grounds of the University of Wisconsin at Green Bay and the County Hospital complex near County Home Cemetery. To the north, the historic community of Bay Settlement and the small cluster at Wequiock sit atop the rising elevation of Chapel Ridge, overlooking the bay.

Along the water, the Long Tail Point National Wildlife Refuge and Grassy Island provide a stark natural contrast to the heavy industry and rail infrastructure of the city. The Chicago and North Western rail lines and various dredging-related dumping grounds indicate the busy maritime and commercial nature of the harbor during this era. Local community life is anchored by numerous neighborhood schools like Roosevelt School and SS Peter and Paul School, alongside family-centered landmarks like Joannes Park and Bay Beach Park.