1954 Map of Patzau

About this map

Patzau is situated in the northwest corner of this Wisconsin-Douglas County study, serving as a focal point for the surrounding Summit area. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Black River and numerous small water bodies, including Summit Lake and Lake Seventeen. Cultural life in the mid-20th century is evident through the presence of rural infrastructure such as the Town Hall, McCreary Sch, and Chaffey Sch. An Old Railroad Grade cuts through the northern sections, tracing a former transport corridor through the timber and marshland. This edition also includes revisions from the mid-1970s, noting modern additions like the Television Tower and several gravel pits, which mark the gradual shift from a purely agricultural and forestry-based economy toward more industrial land use.