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1961 Map of Omro

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Omro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The convergence of the Wolf River and the Fox River defines the landscape of Winnebago County in the early 1960s, creating a complex network of waterways and marshes. The village of Winneconne sits at the northern gateway, where the river meets Lake Winneconne, while the community of Butte des Morts overlooks its namesake lake to the east. Extensive wetland areas like Nickels Marsh and the prominent Terrell Island illustrate the hydrologic character of the region before significant modern development altered the shoreline.

Transportation and small-scale industry are evident through the tracks of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific and the Chicago and North Western railroads. Away from the water, the map documents a rural landscape dotted with country schools such as Pingry Sch and Ham Sch, along with several historic burial grounds including Omro Union Cem and Omro Junction Cem. The presence of numerous Gravel Pits throughout the town of Omro suggests the local importance of aggregate mining during this era.