1974 Map of Milltown SE

About this map

Milltown sits at the southwestern edge of this 1974 orthophotograph, surrounded by a densely patterned grid of agricultural fields and woodlots in Polk County. This specialized imagery, prepared from high-altitude aerial photography, captures the precise land-use patterns of the mid-1970s, revealing the intricate boundaries between tilled acreage and the numerous small, dark glacial kettle ponds that dot the northern landscape. While traditional topographic maps use symbols, this view provides an unfiltered look at the actual farmsteads, access roads, and forest cover as they existed during this era of Wisconsin's rural development. The concentrated layout of Milltown contrasts sharply with the expansive, checkerboard layout of the surrounding dairy country and timber stands.