1969 Map of Readfield

About this map

The Wolf River winds through a complex network of backwaters and bayous in Waupaca County, defining the eastern edge of the village of Fremont. This 1969 survey captures a landscape where water and rail dictate the settlement pattern, notably at the Fremont (Station) along the Soo Line. The intricate hydrology of the area is represented by named features like Horseshoe Bayou, Colic Bayou, and Templeton Bayou, which branch off the main river channel toward Partridge Crop Lake. On higher ground to the east, the agricultural character of Caledonia is anchored by the community of Readfield and its smaller neighbor North Readfield. Family history is preserved through several rural burial sites, including Most Precious Blood Cem and Pioneer Cem, while the Rawhide Boys Camp sits near a sharp bend in the river known as the Devils Elbow.