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1958 Map of Franksville

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Franksville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Root River and Oak Creek define the drainage of this 1950s landscape, where the agricultural sections of Racine and Milwaukee Counties meet. The area is characterized by a precise grid of named thoroughfares, including Sixmile Road and Threemile Road, which connect rural hamlets and educational centers. Many of these crossroad communities, such as Kilbournville, Caledonia, and Thompsonville, serve as anchors for local life, supported by numerous country schools like Lafayette Sch and Hunter Sch.

Industrial activity is evident through the widespread Gravel Pits and the dual presence of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific and the Chicago and North Western railroads. Notable landmarks of the era include the large U S Military Reservation in the northwest and significant infrastructure like the Settling Basins and Sewage Disposal plant, reflecting the growing utility needs of the expanding Franklin and Franksville vicinities.