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1959 Map of Jefferson

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

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The confluence of the Crawfish River and Rock River dominates this mid-century portrait of southern Wisconsin, where the city of Jefferson serves as a vital hub of transport and industry. The landscape is defined by its deep historical roots, particularly at Aztalan State Park, which preserves ancient Indian Mounds along the western riverbank. The survey captures a moment when the Chicago and North Western railroad remained central to local movement, connecting the city to Jefferson Junction and north to Johnson Creek.

Beyond the urban center, the countryside is dotted with local institutions like St Coletta Sch and the Home for the Aged, reflecting the community's established social fabric. Genealogical interest is high given the density of rural burial sites, including United Brethren Ch Cem and Church Hill Cem. The industrial footprint of the era is evident in the numerous Gravel Pit operations and the Drive-in Theater that once anchored local recreation along the river's bend.