1975 Map of Waupun SW

About this map

Horicon National Wildlife Refuge dominates the eastern half of this 1975 orthophotograph, showing the intricate hydrology and vegetation patterns of this significant wetland system. Unlike standard topographic maps, this aerial imagery captures the actual texture of the marshlands and the geometric precision of the surrounding agricultural fields in Dodge County. To the south, the Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area continues the protected landscape, while the northern edge of the map shows the southern residential and industrial fringes of Waupun. The settlement of Burnett sits at the southern margin, surrounded by a dense grid of farmsteads and rural roads. This mid-1970s view provides a clear record of land use before modern suburban expansion, preserving the visual relationship between the established farming communities and the expansive wildlife preserves.