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1969 Map of Medford SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Black River and its numerous tributaries, including Pine Creek and Trappers Creek, define the rural character of this Central Wisconsin landscape during the late 1960s. The area is divided into several civil townships, including Holway, Little Black, and Hammel, where a distinct pattern of small-scale agriculture and local community hubs prevails. This geography is particularly notable for its concentration of rural educational and religious sites, such as Hillside Sch, Green Meadow Sch, and Golden Willows Sch, which served the outlying farmsteads between the river valleys.

Genealogical interest is high here due to the mapping of specific community landmarks like the Amish Cem and Little Black Cem, providing precise locations for family history research. The southern portion of the map transitions across the Taylor Co Clark Co line into Hoard and Mayville, where the North Fork Poplar River begins its course. Numerous Gravel Pits dot the terrain, indicating the local extraction industry that supported the region's road network during this era.