1959 Map of Ixonia

About this map

The Rock River and Ashippun River define the agricultural landscape of this region during the mid-20th century, where traditional rural life intersects with expanding infrastructure. The settlement of Ixonia serves as a local hub along the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad, while the northern reaches show the distinct separation between Old Ashippun and the newer center of Ashippun. Significant local landmarks include the Monastery near the shores of Lac La Belle and various country schools such as Cross Sch and the Pennsylvania Street Sch. The presence of numerous Gravel Pits throughout the town of Lebanon and surrounding areas indicates a landscape undergoing physical change, likely supporting the development of local roads and highway improvements. This survey captures a moment when family-named landmarks like Sugar Island and Davy Creek remained central to the geographic identity of the county borderlands.