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1952 Map of Rewey

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Rewey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Chicago and North Western railroad corridor anchors this early 1950s survey of the Wisconsin driftless area, connecting the village of Rewey to the agricultural landscape of Mifflin and Belmont. The terrain is defined by the prominent Platte Mounds and the winding course of the Platte River and Little Platte River, which intersect a rural economy transitioning from active lead mining to primarily dairy farming. Numerous inactive mines, quarries, and a Mine Dump scattered near the railroad indicate the region's industrial heritage.

Researchers will find a dense network of country schoolhouses, many of which were likely nearing the end of their service life, including Carpenter Sch, Grant Sch, and the already Walnut Grove Sch (Abandoned). Family history is preserved in several small burial grounds such as Lydia Cem and McReynolds Cem, while the small settlement of Arthur sits at the junction of the Lima and Clifton township lines.