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1954 Map of Patzau

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Patzau
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Patzau serves as the primary settlement on this mid-century survey of the northern Wisconsin landscape, situated along the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie rail line. The terrain is defined by its water systems and early infrastructure, including an Old Railroad Grade that speaks to shifting transportation patterns in the Summit area. Local education and community life are anchored by the McCreary Sch and Chaffey Sch, providing valuable points of reference for genealogists tracing families in the region.

Water bodies such as Empire Creek, the Black River, and Summit Lake dominate the geography, alongside smaller features like Lake Seventeen and Breitzman Lake. Significant local landmarks including the Town Hall and a Television Tower are also documented, alongside several Gravel Pits, indicating the localized resource extraction that supported the area's development and road maintenance during this era.