1950s Maps of Waukesha County, Wisconsin

1. 1954 Map of Rockford

   

   1954 Rockford

   1954 Print · USGS

   The Rock River valley and the Illinois-Wisconsin borderlands are captured here in the mid-1950s during a period of robust industrial and agricultural activity. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era corridors like the Illinois Central RR and locate landmarks from Big Foot Prairie to Lake Geneva.

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4. 1955 Map of Rockford

   

   1955 Rockford

   1955 Print · USGS

   The Rock River valley and southern Wisconsin dairy country are shown here in the mid-fifties as the region's manufacturing centers grew. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago and North Western RR and Illinois Central RR through hubs like Rockford and Beloit.

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7. 1957 Map of Madison, 1967 Print

   

   1957 Madison

   1967 Print · USGS

   South-central Wisconsin in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of industrial hubs and glacial lakes linked by a dense rail and highway network. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of lakeside communities and find notable sites like Badger Ordnance Works and the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge.

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10. 1958 Map of Wauwatosa, 1961 Print

    

    1958 Wauwatosa

    1961 Print · USGS

    Milwaukee's western suburbs expanded rapidly during the late fifties as residential neighborhoods grew around long-standing institutions and rail lines. Local historians can trace the footprint of Wisconsin County Institutions, the Zoological Park, and Mount Mary College.

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13. 1958 Map of Menomonee Falls, 1961 Print

    

    1958 Menomonee Falls

    1961 Print · USGS

    In the late fifties, the rural townships north of Milwaukee were transitioning from gravel mining and farming to suburban life. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Fussville, Holy Cross Ch, and St Marys Cem amidst the growing network of roads.

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16. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print

    

    1958 Rockford

    1974 Print · USGS

    Northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin are shown here in the mid-twentieth century as rail-dependent industrial towns began to interface with growing lakefront communities. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Saylesville and Tess Corners or locate historical landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot.

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19. 1959 Map of North Cape, 1960 Print

    

    1959 North Cape

    1960 Print · USGS

    Southeast Wisconsin farming townships at the end of the fifties show a landscape of small rural crossroads and family homesteads. Genealogists can locate legacy sites like Union Church, Oak Grove Cem, and several local schools from Apple Sch to Garfield Sch.

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22. 1959 Map of Hales Corners, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Hales Corners

    1960 Print · USGS

    The suburban and rural landscape southwest of Milwaukee is frozen in time during the late fifties, as traditional farms meet post-war growth. Researchers can trace the legacy of local institutions and small hubs like St Martins, Tess Corners, and the Sacred Heart Monastery.

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25. 1959 Map of Muskego, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Muskego

    1960 Print · USGS

    Waukesha County at the end of the fifties shows a landscape of developing towns and rural school districts before heavy suburbanization. Genealogists can locate family sites near Prairie Home Cemetery, Prospect Hill Sch, and the old Vernon Ch.

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28. 1959 Map of Waterford, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Waterford

    1960 Print · USGS

    Waterford and the surrounding Fox River valley are captured in the late fifties as lakeside communities and rural drainage networks reshaped the terrain. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at Rural Home Cem, visit the site of the Colonel Heg Sch, or explore the mid-century streets of Tichigan.

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31. 1959 Map of Hartland, 1961 Print

    

    1959 Hartland

    1961 Print · USGS

    Waukesha County during the late fifties shows a landscape of glacial lakes and growing lakeside communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named schools and rural parishes like Zion Sch, Bark River Cem, and Little Tabernacle Ch.

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34. 1959 Map of Ixonia, 1961 Print

    

    1959 Ixonia

    1961 Print · USGS

    Ixonia and the surrounding dairy country are captured in the late fifties as the local economy balanced rail transport with emerging mid-century developments. Genealogists can trace family roots through sites like New Ashippun, the Monastery on Lac La Belle, and several rural schoolhouses.

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37. 1959 Map of Oconomowoc East, 1961 Print

    

    1959 Oconomowoc East

    1961 Print · USGS

    Waukesha County's lake country is captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of glacial waters and growing towns. Local historians can locate St Johns Military Academy, the Wisconsin School for Boys, and family sites near Holy Innocents Cem.

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40. 1959 Map of Waukesha, 1961 Print

    

    1959 Waukesha

    1961 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Waukesha and Brookfield are caught in a moment of transition from rural dairy and quarry land to suburban hubs. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Rose Hill Cemetery or trace institutional roots at Carroll College and the Wisconsin Industrial School.

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43. 1959 Map of Stonebank, 1961 Print

    

    1959 Stonebank

    1961 Print · USGS

    Waukesha County's lake country is captured here during a transition from quiet rural townships to popular lakeside retreats in the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace community roots through numerous country schools and cemeteries, including Mapleton Sch, Mt Hope Cem, and St Paul Ch.

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46. 1959 Map of Hartland, 1961 Print

    

    1959 Hartland

    1961 Print · USGS

    Waukesha County at the close of the 1950s shows a landscape defined by glacial lakes and a maturing rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace old community hubs like Stonebank and Merton, identifying local landmarks from St Olaf Ch to University Lake Sch.

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49. 1959 Map of Watertown, 1961 Print

    

    1959 Watertown

    1961 Print · USGS

    Jefferson and Dodge Counties are captured in the late fifties as a thriving agricultural and rail corridor. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like Old Lebanon, St Bernard Cem, and rural schoolhouses including High Lawn Sch.

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52. 1959 Map of Merton, 1961 Print

    

    1959 Merton

    1961 Print · USGS

    The glacial lakelands of Waukesha and Washington Counties are shown in the late 1950s as quiet rural communities began to evolve. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Holy Hill, the village of Merton, and numerous historic sites like St Johns Cemetery and Center Oak School.

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55. 1959 Map of Sussex, 1961 Print

    

    1959 Sussex

    1961 Print · USGS

    The limestone and gravel industries of Waukesha and Washington Counties are in full swing at the end of the fifties. Genealogists can trace family names through Union Cem, Hillside Sch, and old settlements like Goldenthal and Hubertus.

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58. 1959 Map of Oconomowoc West, 1961 Print

    

    1959 Oconomowoc West

    1961 Print · USGS

    Jefferson and Waukesha counties come to life in the late fifties, showing a landscape of lakeside settlements and rural crossroads. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like St Johns Ch, Norwegian Cem, and the Concord Center Cem.

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61. 1959 Map of Waukesha, 1961 Print

    

    1959 Waukesha

    1961 Print · USGS

    Southeast Wisconsin was undergoing a massive suburban transformation in the late fifties as Milwaukee expanded west. Trace the growth of post-war neighborhoods and infrastructure near Goerkes Corner, Timmerman Airport, and the Lannon limestone Quarries.

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64. 1959 Map of Hales Corners, 1980 Print

    

    1959 Hales Corners

    1980 Print · USGS

    Southeast Wisconsin in the late fifties is captured here during its transition from rural lake country to suburban centers. Researchers can trace family sites at Durham Cem, locate early airfields like Rainbow Airport, or study the grounds of Heg Memorial Park.

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