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1961 Map of Lake Poygan

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Lake Poygan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Wolf River winds through the wetlands of Winnebago County before emptying into the northern reaches of Lake Poygan, a landscape defined by its intricate waterways and low-lying marshes. Small rural centers like Zittau and Orihula serve as anchor points for the surrounding agricultural and riverfront communities. The presence of multiple denominational landmarks, including Immanuel Ch, St Peters Ch, and Zion Ch, alongside several family and community burial grounds such as Wolf River Cem and Becker Cem, provides a detailed record of the mid-century social fabric of Caledonia and Winchester townships.

Downstream, the river branches into Pages Slough and surrounds Boom Island before opening into Boom Bay and Norwegian Bay. This complex delta system and the shoreline features like Old Indian Point reflect an area heavily utilized for its natural resources and water access. The map also captures local civic life through the Townhall and the Wolf River Sch, located near the junction of Alder Creek.