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1960 Map of Lake Geneva

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Lake Geneva
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Geneva Lake and the Fox River anchor this 1960s landscape, illustrating a region defined by its glacial hydrology and established summer colonies. The map details the urban cores of Lake Geneva and Burlington, where the density of landmark buildings and the convergence of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific and Chicago and North Western railroads reflect the area's mid-century role as a major regional hub.

Beyond the lakefront, the map preserves the locations of numerous country institutions, including the Lafayette Ch, German Settlement Ch, and St Kilian Ch. The rural character of the surrounding township is underscored by a heavy concentration of Gravel Pits and family-named schools such as Winkler Sch and Trevor Sch. This record captures the transition from a largely agricultural county to a more developed recreation destination, evidenced by the presence of Big Foot Beach State Park and Palotti Novitiate.