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1954 Map of Manitowoc

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Manitowoc
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Manitowoc River carves a winding path through this mid-century lakeshore landscape, meeting Lake Michigan at a heavily developed Harbor and Turning Basin. The city's growth is evident in its dense network of schools, including Lincoln High Sch and Wilson High Sch, alongside civic landmarks like the Municipal Airport and the County Fairground. South of the urban center, the terrain transitions into a mosaic of small lakes such as Silver Lake, Hartlaub Lake, and Kashbaum Lake, reflecting the region's glacial geography.

Industrial and transport infrastructure is well-defined by the Chicago And North Western railroad lines that serve the city and the outlying settlement of Manitowoc Rapids. For those researching local heritage, the map identifies numerous rural schools like Whittier Sch and McAllister Sch, as well as prominent religious sites such as the Holy Family Convent and St Peters Cem. The presence of several Gravel Pits southwest of the city underscores the local extraction industry during this era.