1906 Map of Eagle

About this map

Glacial topography and a dense network of early Wisconsin rail lines define this landscape at the turn of the century. Three major railroads—the Wisconsin Central Railroad, the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, and the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad—intersect the region, fostering settlements like Genesee Depot and North Prairie. The map illustrates a transition from the rolling hills of Ottawa and Genesee down to the water-rich basins of Mukwonago and East Troy. Numerous kettle lakes, including Beulah Lake, Phantom Lake, and Eagle Lake, are interspersed among the scattered villages. The southern reach is marked by Honey Creek and the Fox River, highlighting the significance of these waterways and rail spurs, like the Elkhorn Branch, in supporting the local agricultural economy and early industrial sites like Saylesville.