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1974 Map of Hilbert

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

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The village of Hilbert serves as a central hub for three intersecting rail systems in the mid-1970s, including the Soo Line, Chicago and North Western, and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific. This rail-dominated landscape is dotted with small agricultural settlements like St John and Dundas, which are connected by a grid of rural routes such as Schmidt Road and Harvestore Road. The presence of the Forest Assembly Ground and multiple religious sites, including St John Ch and St Marys Cem, indicates a deeply rooted community structure in rural Calumet County.

Natural features provide a contrast to the industrial rail lines, most notably the Brillion State Wildlife Area following the wetlands of the North Branch Manitowoc River. The map also preserves local recreational and social markers like Peanuts Park and Wayside Park, alongside essential infrastructure like the Sewage Disposal Ponds and a Substation, reflecting the transition of these small Wisconsin towns during a period of steady local development.