1959 Map of Allenton

About this map

Allenton serves as a central hub in this mid-century portrait of Washington County, where the Rock River and various spring-fed streams define the agricultural landscape. The map captures a transition period for rural communities like Kohlsville and Aurora, documenting the distribution of parochial and public life through sites such as St Johns Sch and Sacred Heart Cem. To the east, the shoreline of Cedar Lake is detailed with distinctive landmarks including Point Lookout and Linden Point, illustrating the area's recreational geography. Numerous Gravel Pits scattered throughout the townships of Wayne, Addison, and Barton suggest the importance of local material extraction for road building during this era. Small crossroads settlements like St Anthony and the presence of the Hahn Sky Ranch Landing Field reflect the varied transport and aviation infrastructure supporting these Wisconsin farming communities before late-century suburban expansion.