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1967 Map of Wisconsin Rapids

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Wisconsin Rapids
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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The Wisconsin River corridor defines this mid-century landscape, anchoring a series of industrial paper-milling centers including Wisconsin Rapids, Port Edwards, and Nekoosa. The river is heavily utilized, featuring several named islands like Big Island and Garrison Island, alongside man-made impoundments such as the Biron Flowage and the northern tip of Petenwell Lake. The surrounding terrain transitions from the agricultural townships of Sigel and Rudolph to the extensive Cranberry Marsh and Cranberry Bogs to the west, highlighting the region's specialized horticulture.

Transportation networks of the late 1960s are well-developed, with the Chicago and North Western and the Milwaukee Road providing rail access to the mill towns. Cultural landmarks are frequent throughout the rural sections, including numerous parish centers like Saratoga Ch and St James Ch, and resting places such as Forest Hill Cem and Sigel Cem. Suburban growth is evident in the residential developments near Nepco Lake and Wazeecha Lake, reflecting the era's shift toward lakeside recreation and housing.