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1974 Map of Oconto West

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

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Oconto River and Little River converge near the eastern edge of this mid-1970s landscape, framing the city of Oconto during a period of transition. The city is detailed with a grid of streets including Main St and Bridge St, while the surrounding countryside is defined by an extensive network of family and descriptive named roads like La Follette Road, Hogsback Rd, and Military Road. This area shows a blend of public history and industry, notably preserved at Copper Culture State Park and active at the numerous Gravel Pits scattered across the township.

Transportation remains a central theme, with the Chicago and North Western railroad cutting across the lower portion of the map, and the Oconto Municipal Airport serving the region. Local community life is rooted in sites such as Maple Grove School, Elm Grove School, and the Evergreen Cem, all of which serve as vital touchstones for genealogists and local historians tracking the development of the Oconto area.