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1959 Map of Five Corners

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Five Corners
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Cedarburg Bog State Natural Area and the Jackson Marsh State Wildlife Area dominate this landscape on the border of Washington and Ozaukee counties. The map captures a mid-century agricultural region transitioning toward more intensive suburban development around Cedarburg and Mequon. In this era, small rural centers like Kirchhayn, Decker Corner, and Horns Corners still anchored the community with their local institutions.

Genealogists can identify numerous one-room schoolhouses and country churches that served these farming families, including Bell Grove Sch, Trinity Sch, and David Star Ch. The northern section is marked by the winding path of Cedar Creek and the marshy expanses around Mud Lake. Industrial activity is evident in the scattered Gravel Pits and the Quarry near Rockfield, reflecting the geological resources that shaped local commerce.