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1956 Map of Oconto

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Oconto
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Oconto riverfront and the western shoreline of Green Bay anchor this mid-century survey of coastal Oconto County. The city itself is the primary hub of activity, where the Oconto and Pensaukee River empty into the bay. The landscape is notably defined by an exceptionally dense network of local rural schools, including Victory Sch, LaFollette Sch, McDowell Sch, and Couillardville Sch, reflecting a era of localized community education before widespread consolidation.

Industrial and maritime infrastructure is concentrated near the coast, featuring the City Airport, the Chicago and North Western railroad corridor, and the Pensaukee Harbor Light. Smaller settlements like Brookside, Cullen, and Oak Orchard dot the inland areas, interspersed with local landmarks such as the Town Hall and Cullen Cem. The inclusion of offshore features like Oconto Shoal and the Dumping Ground provides a comprehensive view of the area's relationship with the Great Lakes.