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1956 Map of Oconto

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Oconto
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The mouth of the Oconto River serves as the focal point for this mid-century look at the western shores of Green Bay. The city of Oconto is shown in detail, revealing a concentrated network of neighborhood schools like St Peters Sch and Lincoln Sch alongside the Chicago and North Western rail line. To the south, the village of Pensaukee sits at the junction of the Pensaukee River and the bay, where the Pensaukee Harbor Light guides maritime traffic around the hazardous Pensaukee Shoal.

Further inland, the landscape is defined by rural townships and the transition from riverine lowlands to upland farms. Local history is preserved through the locations of numerous country schools, such as Louisville Sch and Couillardville Sch, and landmarks like the Town Hall and City Airport. The shoreline is punctuated by early recreational developments, including Oconto County Park and North Shore County Park, reflecting the area's dual identity as both an industrial timber hub and a growing coastal destination.