1960 Map of Shieldsville

About this map

Shieldsville stands as a central point of this Rice County landscape, surrounded by an intricate network of glacial lakes including Shields Lake, French Lake, and the expansive Cedar Lake. The map illustrates a rural society organized around small school districts and family landmarks, with Trebon Sch and its adjacent Trebon Cem appearing in the northwest, while North Cedar Lake Sch and Lake View Sch serve the lakeside communities. To the south, the settlement of Warsaw is positioned along the Cannon River and the C & N W railroad line. The presence of numerous Gravel Pits and a Townhall indicates the local infrastructure and industry of the mid-century era. This survey also records smaller water bodies like Willing Lake and Weinberger Lake, reflecting the well-watered topography of the Shieldsville and Morristown townships.