1963 Map of Wausaukee

About this map

The Menominee River serves as a natural boundary between Wisconsin and Michigan in this mid-century survey, winding through a landscape defined by timber and water. The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific RR provides a north-south industrial spine, connecting the communities of Amberg, Cedarville, Wausaukee, and Middle Inlet. To the east, the Shakey Lakes Park and the rugged topography of Bear Mountain and Oak Hill suggest a region transitioning into conservation and recreation. Notable local landmarks include the Middle Inlet Lookout Tower and the curiously named Sweetheart City south of Wausaukee. The southern portion is dominated by the northern reaches of the Lake Noquebay Wildlife Area, while various gravel pits scattered near the rail line indicate the local extractive activity of the era. Genealogists will find cemetery sites like Pinehill Cem and Amberg Cem alongside small community Church of Christ locations.