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1961 Map of Fort Atkinson

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Fort Atkinson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The expansive waters of Lake Koshkonong dominate this Jefferson County landscape, serving as a focal point for mid-century lakeside communities and ancient landforms. The shoreline is dense with historical sites, from the earthworks at Sylvan Mounds and Koshkonong Mounds to the resort-era developments at Koshkonong Manor and Carcajou. The Rock River winds through the region, connecting the larger hub of Fort Atkinson to the north with the sprawling marshlands and smaller bays like Stinkers Bay and Binghams Bay.

Further south, the intersection of the Chicago and North Western and the Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroads at Milton Junction highlights the era's vital transport network. The map reveals a high density of rural institutions, including St Johns Ch and numerous one-room schoolhouses like Royce Sch and Vickerman Sch, alongside local industries represented by scattered Gravel Pits and Quarries.