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1960 Map of Eagle

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Eagle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Glacial topography and early rural infrastructure define this corner of Waukesha County as it appeared between 1955 and 1971. The Kettle Moraine State Forest dominates the central corridor, preserving the distinct kames and kettles of the landscape. Settlement patterns are anchored by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad, which connects Eagle and North Prairie while passing through specialized points like Genesee Depot.

Rural life is meticulously documented through local institutions, including the Palestine Sch, Sandy Island Sch, and several historic burying grounds such as Salem Cem and Jerusalem Cem. Notable water features like the Scuppernong River and Ottawa Lake are accompanied by established leisure sites like the Ottawa Lake Recreation Area. The presence of the Old Grade Railroad provides evidence of earlier, defunct transportation lines that once helped move people and goods through the townships of Ottawa, Genesee, and Mukwonago.