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1958 Map of Wyeville

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Wyeville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Lemonweir River and its numerous tributaries define the wet, lowland landscape of central Wisconsin during the late 1950s. The region is characterized by an extensive system of managed water bodies and agricultural bogs, including the Potters Flowage, Beaver Flowage, and numerous designated Cranberry Bogs. This specialized hydraulic landscape supports local industry and dictates the placement of settlements like Wyeville and Valley Junction, which serve as hubs for the Chicago and North Western railway lines.

Genealogists and local historians can find significant community landmarks scattered across the townships of Scott, Byron, and Lincoln. Notable sites include the Indian Cem, St Marks Ch, and several rural schoolhouses such as Water Mill Sch and Mayflower Sch. To the south, the presence of the Veterans Administration Hospital and the Norway Ridge Lookout Tower reflect the institutional and forestry management infrastructure of the era.