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1969 Map of King

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of King
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Rainbow Lake, Long Lake, and Taylor Lake form the center of a complex glacial landscape in this 1969 survey of central Wisconsin. The settlement of King serves as a focal point near the interconnected waters of McCrossen Lake and Columbia Lake, where Government Island and Onaway Island stand out as prominent landforms. The terrain is defined by its numerous kettle lakes and the winding course of the Waupaca River to the north and the Crystal River to the east.

Rural life is marked by a network of established family-named roads like Nelson Road and Radley Road, connecting small communities such as Cobb Town and Parfreyville. For researchers, the map preserves the locations of local institutions including Badger Ch, the Barton Sch, and multiple cemeteries like Pleasant Valley Cem. The western portion of the map is dominated by the nascent boundaries of Hartman Creek State Park, while smaller features like the Waupaca Boys Camp on Stratton Lake reflect the area's mid-century recreational character.