1959 Map of Hales Corners

Substantial gravel extraction is evident through numerous Gravel Pits scattered near the Root River, while the southern portion of the sheet remains dominated by the waters of Muskego Lake and its surrounding wetlands. Local infrastructure is well-defined, from the U S Military Res and the County House of Correction to neighborhood schools like Hickory Grove Sch and Franklin Sch. This record provides a window into the evolving landscape of Waukesha and Milwaukee counties before the full maturation of the modern freeway system.