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1966 Map of Merrill

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Merrill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Wisconsin River corridor defines this mid-1960s landscape, serving as the industrial and transit spine for central Wisconsin. The city of Merrill sits at the confluence with the Prairie River, characterized by its concentration of public infrastructure including a Jr High Sch, Washington Sch, and the Courthouse. South of the city, the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad tracks follow the river's edge, connecting rural outposts like Brokaw and the Granite Heights (Heights Sta) quarrying area.

Beyond the river valleys, the terrain is dotted with numerous Gravel Pits and Quarries, indicating the region's reliance on mineral extraction. Small rural hubs such as Taegesville and Nutterville appear alongside local landmarks like St Johns Ch and Zion Ch. Recreational spaces are already well-established, with Council Grounds State Park and Alexander Lake providing public access to the water, while the Riverhills Country Club occupies the land near the Trappe River bend.