1970 Map of Shennington

About this map

The Chicago and North Western railroad bisects this landscape of Central Wisconsin, passing through the small community of Shennington as it runs parallel to a series of extensive wetlands and managed flowages. The topography is defined by the sharp rise of Norway Ridge, which reaches its peak at the Norway Ridge Lookout Tower overlooking the sprawling Meadow Valley State Wildlife Area. This 1970s survey captures a rural environment where land use is dictated by the high water table, featuring large-scale commercial cranberry production at the Cranberry Bog and significant water management via the Eagle Nest Flowage and Monroe County Flowage. Historical indicators of the local community include the Adventist Ch, St Johns Cem, and St Peters Cem, while the Potter Landing Strip and Holiday Landing Strip reflect the logistical needs of this low-lying, swampy terrain.