1964 Map of Shawano

About this map

The Wolf River and its turbulent West Branch dominate this mid-century landscape, carving through the Menominee Indian Reservation. The river's path is marked by a sequence of dramatic drops, including Big Eddy Falls, Keshena Falls, and Wayka Falls. In the south, the city of Shawano serves as a regional hub at the outlet of Shawano Lake, supported by the Chicago and North Western railroad and the Shawano Municipal Airport. The map documents a diverse institutional presence, from the Alexian Brothers Novitiate near Red River to the Keshena School and the Spirit Rock Historic Marker. Local heritage is preserved in numerous community sites like the West Branch Cemetery and Rest Haven Cemetery, while the northern forests are monitored from the Kinepoway Lookout Tower.