1961 Map of Oshkosh NW

About this map

Winchester and Larsen anchor the rural landscape of northern Winnebago County in this mid-century survey, updated to reflect the mid-1970s. The terrain is defined by the marshy reaches of the Rat River and Arrowhead River, which drain into the expansive Lake Winneconne at the map's southern edge. Settlement patterns are largely dictated by these waterways and the Soo Line railroad passing through the eastern corridor. Genealogists will find significant local records through the inclusion of family-centric landmarks and numerous burial sites, such as St Peters Cem, Royer Cem, and Winchester Cem. The map highlights the area's geological utility through numerous labeled Gravel Pits and Quarries that dot the townships of Winchester and Clayton, illustrating a landscape shaped by both small-scale industry and the natural shoreline features like Clarks Point and Harpers Point.