The Sheboygan River and Pigeon River define the hydraulic character of this Manitowoc County landscape, where small crossroads communities like School Hill and Louis Corners anchor a grid of rural roads. The map reveals a high density of small lakes, including the cluster of Shoe Lake, Graf Lake, and Prueder Lake in the west, and the central Cedar Lake. Historical industry is grounded in water power at the Rockville Dam and Millhome Dam, reflecting a heritage of river-reliant settlement. For genealogists, the map is particularly useful for locating community centers such as Ada and Millhome, alongside several well-marked burial grounds including Holy Trinity Cemetery, Union Cemetery, and Bethel Cemetery. The persistence of family-named landmarks like Eaton Twin Lakes and Wilke Lake suggests deep generational ties to these specific parcels and waterways.
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1954 · School Hill
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · St. Wendel
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Howards Grove
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Howards Grove
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Chilton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Reedsville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Franklin
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Kiel
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Milwaukee
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Manitowoc
USGS Topo · 1:250,000