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1961 Map of Shopiere

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Shopiere
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Shopiere and the surrounding Rock County landscape are defined by the winding course of Turtle Creek and a dense network of early transportation. This area reflects a mid-century agricultural community transitioning toward modern development, with the eastern outskirts of Beloit beginning to expand as shown by the 1971 revisions. Rural life is anchored by landmarks such as Turtle Cem, the Townhall, and several local schoolhouses including La Prairie Sch, Schuster Sch, and Morgan Sch.

The industrial and logistical importance of the region is evident in the parallel paths of the Chicago and North Western and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroads. These lines connect smaller depots and sidings at Tiffany and Porters. Land use is further characterized by numerous extraction sites like Gravel Pit and Claypits, while recreational and aviation interests appear at Sweet Allyn Memorial Park, Turtle Landing Field, and True Airfield.