1984 Map of Wisconsin Rapids North

About this map

Wisconsin Rapids and the industrial village of Biron anchor the southern half of this mid-1980s landscape, where the Wisconsin River transitions from the wide Biron Flowage into a complex channel filled with large islands like Hunter Island and Belle Island. The map illustrates a distinctive regional economy, showing the extensive Cranberry Bogs east of the river and several large industrial waste sites and paper-related infrastructure. In the town of Rudolph to the north, the presence of Holy Rosary Ch and St Philomena Cem provides a focal point for genealogical research. The transportation network is defined by the Soo Line and Chicago and North Western railroads, which served the heavy industry and mills that characterized the Wood County river valley during this era. Public institutions including Assumption High Sch and the Mid State Technical Institute highlight the area's development as a regional hub.