1955 Map of Neenah

About this map

Little Lake Butte Des Morts and the sprawling waters of Lake Winnebago dominate this mid-century look at the Fox River Valley. The urban centers of Neenah and Menasha are shown in dense detail, flanking the Menasha Channel and Neenah Channel that surround Doty Island. The industrial and transportation backbone of the era is evident through the convergence of the Chicago and North Western and other major rail lines serving the waterfront. Residential expansion is marked by numerous neighborhood institutions, including Roosevelt Sch, Nicolet Sch, and St Margaret Mary Sch. Along the eastern shore of the lake, recreational spots like Waverly Beach and Brighton Beach provide a contrast to the quarries and gravel pits found further inland. The map also identifies several legacy medical and religious sites such as St Elizabeth Hospital and the sprawling Oak Hill Cem.