1960 Map of Eagle

About this map

Kettle Moraine terrain dominates this 1960s landscape, characterized by the glacial depressions and ridges of the Kettle Moraine State Forest. The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad serves as a central artery through the region, connecting established settlements like Eagle, North Prairie, and Genesee Depot. The map reveals a transition between protected woodland and rural agricultural plots, with several small lakes including Hunters Lake, Pretty Lake, and Ottawa Lake providing recreational hubs such as the Ottawa Lake Recreation Area. Local genealogy and community life are anchored by features like Ottawa Cem, Salem Cem, and the Prairie View Sch. The presence of numerous Gravel Pits and an Old Grade hints at the area's industrial and transportation history during the mid-20th century.