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1959 Map of Jackson

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Jackson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Jackson and Richfield serve as the primary hubs in this mid-century portrait of Washington County, where the agricultural landscape meets a growing transportation network. The area is defined by its strategic rail connections, featuring the Chicago and North Western and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific lines that converge near Rugby Junction. These tracks supported local industry, evidenced by numerous Gravel Pits and the Quarry near Rockfield.

Genealogists will find a high density of small-scale landmarks, including uniquely named burial grounds like Last Home Cem and Erler Cem, alongside community centers such as Ackerville Ch and St Marys Ch. The transition from rural to early suburban life is visible in developments like the Trailer Park near Hasmer Lake. From the waters of Little Cedar Lake in the northwest to the crossroads of Dheinsville in the south, the map documents a region of small settlements and family farms linked by the Oconomowoc River and Cedar Creek drainage.