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1960 Map of Little Prairie

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Little Prairie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

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Kettle Moraine State Forest dominates the topography of this region, where the glacial landscape of the Kettle Moraine creates a complex of ridges and depressions. The southeastern Wisconsin countryside is dotted with significant water bodies, including Blue Spring Lake in the north and the expansive Lauderdale Lakes system in the south, comprising Green Lake, Middle Lake, and Mill Lake. These waters are connected by landmarks like Deakin Island and Long Point, reflecting a landscape heavily defined by its post-glacial hydrology.

Human settlement is concentrated in small communities such as La Grange, Adams, and the namesake Little Prairie. Evidence of early rural infrastructure is found at Battle Creek Sch and cemeteries like Skoponong Cem and Round Prairie Cem. Transportation is anchored by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad corridor, while recreational development is noted at the Country Club near Don Jean Bay.