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1950 Map of Wausau

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Wausau
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Wausau serves as a focal point in the southern portion of this mid-century Florida survey, which details a landscape defined by an intricate network of cypress bays, creeks, and scattered rural institutions. The map reflects a period of established agricultural life in Washington County, evidenced by the numerous churches and schools that served the community. Notable local centers of congregation include Shiloh Ch, New Home Ch, and the Oak Grove Sch.

The hydrology of the region is particularly distinct, with numerous shallow basins and drainages such as Gainer Bay, Sand Hill Bay, and Smutty Bay feeding into larger systems like Hard Labor Creek. The presence of Bells Mill suggests the lingering importance of local water-powered industry or historic milling sites. To the northeast, the elevation rises toward Orange Hill and Falling Water Hill, where the terrain becomes more varied and the settlement at Orange Hill Corners is established near the Everett Cem.