1961 Map of Poy Sippi

About this map

The Pine River meanders across this mid-century landscape of Central Wisconsin, meeting the marshy western reaches of Lake Poygan. The settlement of Poy Sippi serves as a primary hub in the south, while the shoreline community of Tustin sits at the water's edge to the east. The terrain is characterized by extensive wetlands and glacial drainage patterns, evidenced by the courses of Mosquito Creek and Alder Creek. Rural life is centered around a network of crossroads settlements and parish institutions, including West Bloomfield, Metz, and Brushville. Genealogists and local historians can trace numerous community landmarks such as Emmaus Ch, St Johns Sch, and several family or church-affiliated burial grounds like Prellwitz Cem and Concordia Cem. The presence of many Gravel Pits scattered throughout the townships of Bloomfield and Poysippi highlights the local extractive industry that supported the region's road and agricultural infrastructure.