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1954 Map of New Franken

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of New Franken
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Green Bay and its southeastern shoreline dominate this mid-century portrait of Brown County, where agricultural townships meet the water at landmarks like Point au Sable and Red Banks. The landscape is a network of small farming communities and educational hubs, including Bay Settlement, New Franken, and Dyckesville. The rural character is punctuated by numerous local schools such as Benderville Sch and Brick Sch, alongside significant religious sites like the Holy Cross Church and Our Lady Chapel.

Transportation and conservation efforts are clearly visible during this era. The Green Bay and Western railroad cuts through the southern interior, facilitating the movement of goods between the bay and the neighboring Kewaunee County line. To the west, the Long Tail Point National Wildlife Refuge and Little Tail Point provide a stark contrast to the developing outskirts of Preble and the early recreational layout of Bay Beach Park.