1969 Map of Rosholt NW

About this map

The Plover River winds through this central Wisconsin landscape at the border of Marathon Co and Portage Co, anchoring a region defined by its numerous glacial water bodies. The settlement of Shantytown serves as a small hub near the center of the sheet, situated near a Fish Hatchery and several distinctive lakes, including Glisezinski Lake and the oddly named Bentley Pond. Further north, Big Bass Lake and Little Bass Lake sit within the township of Bevent, while Swamp Lake marks the northeastern corner. The presence of multiple Gravel Pits suggests the local importance of aggregate mining during this era. This survey provides a look at the rural character of Guenther and Sharon before modern land-use changes altered the shorelines and surrounding woodlots.