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1969 Map of Manawa

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Manawa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Little Wolf River and the Green Bay and Western Railroad converge at the village of Manawa, which serves as the central hub of this late-1960s Wisconsin landscape. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of country roads named for local families, such as Fuhs Road, Yohr Road, and Bigalke Road, reflecting the rural agricultural character of Waupaca and Little Wolf townships. Numerous small water bodies and marshlands are scattered throughout, including the prominent Bear Lake and the marshy edges of White Lake in the southern portion of the quadrangle.

Industrial activity is evident through various Gravel Pits and a Sandpit situated near the riverbanks. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of vital community landmarks such as St John Ch, Green Valley Sch, and several rural burial grounds like Little Creek Cem and Baldwins Mill Cem. The presence of the Sewage Disposal plant and a dedicated High Sch in Manawa indicates the town's role as a developing municipal center during this era.