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2015 Map of Elkhart Lake

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Elkhart Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The waters of Elkhart Lake and Sheboygan Lake anchor this landscape in Sheboygan County, where the glacial history of the Kettle Moraine is etched into the terrain. The area is defined by its distinct hydrological systems, from the expansive marshes of the Main Ditch and Sheboygan River to the smaller kettle basins of Crystal Lake and Otter Pond. High points like Esker Ridge provide a physical record of the region's ancient glacial retreat, influencing the placement of settlements and roads such as Lime Kiln Rd.

Local heritage is concentrated in the small villages of Greenbush, Glenbeulah, and the northern edge of Plymouth. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of several burial grounds including Saint Fridolin Cem, Walnut Grove Cem, and Saint Paul Cem. These sites, along with landmarks like Turtle Point and Muehl Springs, offer a look at the rural character of the Wisconsin countryside during the mid-2010s.