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1959 Map of Jackson

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Jackson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Jackson and Mayfield anchor this mid-century topographic portrait of Washington County, where the landscape is defined by the intersection of major transportation corridors and agricultural life. The Chicago North Western and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroads converge near Rugby Junction, signaling the area's importance as a rail nexus. Small settlements like Cedar Creek and Rockfield are scattered across the terrain, each accompanied by its own community landmarks such as Rockfield Sch and Friedens Ch.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the numerous burial grounds documented, including Last Home Cem, Erler Cem, and St Jacobi Cem. The natural geography is characterized by the winding path of Cedar Creek and the presence of Little Cedar Lake in the northwest, providing a clear view of the drainage patterns before modern suburban expansion reshaped much of this rural Wisconsin countryside.