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1955 Map of Kewaskum

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Kewaskum
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Kettle Moraine State Forest dominates the topography of this mid-century survey, showcasing the distinctive glacial ridges and kettle depressions that define the Kettle Moraine region. The map preserves a rural landscape of four intersecting counties—Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Washington, and Ozaukee—prior to significant suburban expansion. Small hamlets like Dundee, Beechwood, and Boltonville serve as local hubs, while numerous rural schools such as South Prairie Sch and Lyndon Mitchell Sch indicate the density of the farming community at the time.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of these communities through landmarks like the Parnell Lookout Tower and a network of country churches including St Michael Ch and St Johns Ch. The hydrology of the area is particularly complex, featuring the North Branch Milwaukee River and Onion R, alongside glacial features like Dundee Mountain and Mauthe Lake. The presence of several abandoned structures, notably St Johns Sch (Abandoned) and Washington Sch (Abandoned), provides a specific record of shifting educational and social centers in the post-war era.