1959 Map of Wautoma

About this map

Glacial kettle lakes and winding river systems dominate this late-1950s landscape of Waushara County. Wautoma serves as a central hub, featuring a Drive-in Theater, Fairgrounds, and an early Landing Field, while the Chicago and North Western railroad corridor links the smaller settlements of Plainfield and Wild Rose. The map reveals a dense network of rural infrastructure, from the Willow Grove Sch and Tamarack Sch to numerous local burial grounds like North Deerfield Cem and Fish Lake Cem. Waterways such as the Mecan River and Pine River cut through the undulating terrain, punctuated by the White River Flowage and dozens of named lakes including Lake Wautoma, Long Lake, and Marl Lake. The distribution of Gravel Pits and Marl Pits across the townhips suggests the geological and economic activities of the era.