The Waukesha and Milwaukee County line divides this landscape of suburban expansion and natural waterways. To the east, the established urban edges of West Allis, Milwaukee, and Greenfield meet the planned residential layouts of Greendale and Hales Corners. A series of natural basins, including Upper Kelly Lake and Lower Kelly Lake, provide focal points for local development, while the sprawling Muskego Lake and its adjacent Bass Bay dominate the southwestern corner. Local history is anchored by several long-standing burial grounds such as Saint-Pauls Lutheran Cem and Holy Apostles Cem. The presence of smaller, unincorporated settlements like Tess Corners and Saint Martins suggests the area's transition from older rural crossroads to modern suburban centers, connected by a dense grid of thoroughfares like W Beloit Rd and W Forest Home Ave.
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1891 · Bayview
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1891 · Muskego
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1892 · Milwaukee
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1892 · Waukesha
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1901 · Milwaukee
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1901 · Waukesha
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1901 · Bayview
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1901 · Muskego
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1906 · Waukesha
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1906 · Milwaukee
USGS Topo · 1:62,500