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1959 Map of Helenville

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Helenville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Helenville sits at the heart of this late-1950s rural landscape, where the Chicago and North Western railway cuts a horizontal path through southern Jefferson County. The terrain is defined by a dense network of country roads and local institutions, reflecting a well-established agricultural community. A remarkable concentration of one-room schoolhouses and small parish centers is evident, including Sunshine Sch, Baker Town Sch, and High Lawn Sch, alongside churches such as Immanuel Ch and Zion Ch.

Natural drainage is dictated by Johnson Creek and Duck Creek, which wind through the marshy lowlands between drumlin formations. The northeastern corner is clipped by the Rock River, while the surrounding townships of Watertown, Ixonia, and Farmington are dotted with numerous small burial grounds like Farmington Concord Cem and Pioneer Cem. Several Gravel Pits suggest the importance of local material extraction for the region's road network during this era.