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1974 Map of Oconto SE

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Oconto SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Green Bay dominates the geography of this mid-1970s coastal survey, illustrating the maritime character of the Wisconsin shoreline where Oconto and Pensaukee meet the water. The map provides significant underwater detail, tracing the shifting floor of the bay with soundings and identifying hazards such as Pensaukee Shoal and Oconto Shoal. These features highlight the importance of navigation for the local fishing and recreation economies during this era.

Along the coast, Oconto City Park serves as a prominent landmark at the edge of the settlement, marking the transition from land-based activity to the expanse of the bay. The map also delineates the complex jurisdictional boundaries that meet in these waters, including the Oconto Co Marinette Co, Door Co, and several sections of indefinite boundary, reflecting the historical intricacies of managing shared coastal resources.