1971 Map of Schleswig

About this map

Schleswig serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in Crawford County, where the topography is defined by the winding paths of the Soldier River and East Soldier River. The map documents a rural environment shaped by drainage patterns and early transit corridors, most notably the Old Railroad Grade that cuts across Morgan and Otter Creek townships. Genealogists will find significant local landmarks including Grant Cem in the north and Morgan Cem further south, providing a clear record of established family burial sites during the early 1970s. The small settlement of Wells and the network of waterways such as Big Otter Creek and Beaver Creek illustrate the historical reliance on local valley systems for both settlement and transport before more modern infrastructure predominated.