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1960 Map of Eagle

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Eagle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Kettle Moraine State Forest dominates the western landscape of this mid-century survey, its glacial topography punctuated by a dense network of kettle lakes such as Pretty Lake and Ottawa Lake. The region is defined by its transition from these wooded moraines to the fertile river valleys of the Fox River and Mukwonago River. Small villages and rail stops like North Prairie and Genesee Depot reflect the established agricultural and transit patterns of Waukesha County, while religious and educational institutions, including the Divine Word Seminary near Lake Beulah, show the area's development as a center for community life.

Industrial activity is noted through numerous Gravel Pit and Quarry sites, while the presence of the Scuppernong Ranger Station highlights the early management of the state forest. The map also captures several rural crossroads and vanished post offices, such as Jericho and Caldwell, providing a detailed look at the local geography before modern suburban expansion changed the character of these small Wisconsin townships.