1964 Map of Shawano

About this map

The Wolf River and its dramatic sequence of whitewater, including Crow Rapids, Beartrap Falls, and Keshena Falls, dominate the northern half of this mid-century landscape within the Menominee Indian Reservation. This area is characterized by a dense network of water bodies such as Waukau Lake and Pywaosit Lake, contrasted by the developed hub of Shawano to the south. The southern portion shows a more agricultural and industrial settlement pattern, anchored by the Chicago and North Western railroad and landmarks like the Shawano Seaplane Base on the shore of Shawano Lake. Cultural and religious institutions are well-represented, from the Alexian Brothers Novitiate near the Red River to the St Michael Ch in Keshena, reflecting the community's spiritual and social foundations during this era of Wisconsin's history.