1969 Map of Rosholt NW

About this map

The Plover River winds through this central Wisconsin landscape, defining a wetland-rich corridor as it crosses from Guenther in Marathon County into Sharon in Portage County. This 1969 survey captures the rural character of the region, anchored by the small settlement of Shantytown and a nearby Fish Hatchery. The terrain is marked by numerous glacial water bodies, including Big Bass Lake, Little Bass Lake, and Glisezinski Lake, often surrounded by marshes and smaller features like Bentley Pond. Human activity in the late 1960s is evidenced by several Gravel Pit locations and a network of rural roads connecting scattered farmsteads and wells. The map provides a detailed view of the natural hydrology, from the headwaters of Lost Creek to the secluded Twin Lakes, offering a clear look at the area's geography before significant modern development altered these traditional drainage patterns.