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1981 Map of Stratford

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Stratford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Big Eau Pleine River winds through the heart of this Marathon County landscape, serving as a geographic anchor for the townships of Eau Pleine and Cleveland. By the early 1980s, the village of Stratford had established a clear footprint south of the river, defined by its connection to the Chicago and North Western railroad and industrial features like the Water Tank and several Sew Disp Ponds. The map reveals a transition from these concentrated village centers to the surrounding agricultural grid, where small settlements like Fenwood and Bradley persist alongside local landmarks.

Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites such as St Pauls Ch and Zion Cem, while the inclusion of Staadts and Eau Pleine Cem highlights the scattered nature of rural community life. Conservation and recreation are represented by the Big Rapids County Park and its Picnic Area, situated near the confluence of Hamann Creek and the main river. The presence of a Gaging Station and various infrastructure along Equity Street reflects the managed utility of this central Wisconsin river valley.