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1978 Map of Valders

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Valders
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

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Collins Marsh State Wildlife Management Area dominates the northern landscape of this Manitowoc County survey, where the Soo Line railroad tracks skirt the eastern edge of the swampy terrain near Collins. The Manitowoc River meanders across the central portion of the map, passing through Cato Falls and under the rail lines as it flows toward the eastern townships. The settlement of Valders is shown in detail, including its local industry such as a large Quarry and proximity to the Valders Cem.

To the south, the village of St Nazianz sits near Lake Oshwald, surrounded by a grid of named rural roads like Baer Road and Sinnawa Road. This late-1970s view captures the transition of the region’s agricultural character, preserved in the names of family landmarks like Tyler Cem and rural educational centers such as St Peters Sch. The presence of multiple Gravel Pits and sewage infrastructure reflects the mid-century development of these small Wisconsin communities.