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2016 Map of Lake Poygan

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Lake Poygan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Wolf River meanders through a complex network of wetlands and riverine bypasses before emptying into Lake Poygan on this 2016 survey. This landscape is defined by its water-driven geography, where small settlements like Orihula and Zittau serve as historical anchors in a region dominated by the Rat River and Pages Slough. The intricate shoreline includes features such as Boom Island, Old Indian Point, and the wide waters of Boom Bay, reflecting a terrain shaped by centuries of fluvial activity and its proximity to the larger Winnebago Pool lakes.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the distribution of community landmarks. Several burial sites, including Wolf River Cem, Saint Pauls Cem, and Becker Cem, are clearly marked along the township roads. These sites, along with the Saint Peters Cem near the eastern shore, provide a literal map of the family names and early pioneer settlements that established themselves in the fertile but marshy lands of Winnebago and Waupaca counties.