1969 Map of Stetsonville

About this map

Stetsonville sits at the heart of this Central Wisconsin landscape, where the Soo Line railroad bisects a rural patchwork of dairy country and dense woodlands. The map captures a moment in the late 1960s where the agricultural character of Taylor, Clark, and Marathon counties is clearly defined by section-line roads and numerous local institutions. Small country schools like the Victory Sch and Pleasant Valley Sch are still noted, reflecting the dispersed population of townships like Deer Creek and Little Black. To the south, the village of Dorchester borders Kalepp Lake, serving as a localized hub for the surrounding township of Mayville. The drainage patterns of the Black River and the West Branch Eau Pleine River define the local topography, while features such as the County Airport and several active Gravel Pits indicate the mid-century industrial and transportation infrastructure supporting these communities.