1983 Map of Warrens West

About this map

The berry-growing landscape of the central Wisconsin sand country is defined here by numerous Cranberry Bogs and specialized flowages like Pigeon Creek Flowage and Harkner Flowage. In the 1980s, the village of Warrens served as a focal point for this industry, situated along the Chicago and North Western rail line. The terrain transitions from the low wetlands of Paradise Valley and Summit Valley to the distinctive heights of Knapp Mound and the Rudd Hills. To the south, the Fort Mc Coy Military Reservation occupies a significant portion of the landscape, while the Black River State Forest preserves the northern reaches. This document captures the intersection of industrial agriculture, state conservation, and military land use during a period of established rural infrastructure, evidenced by landmarks such as St Lukes Ch, the Knapp Cem, and several Townhall locations.