1960 Map of Madison

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The Wisconsin River carves a path through this mid-century landscape, linking the industrial hubs of southeastern Wisconsin to the glaciated terrain of the central interior. This 1957 compilation by the Army Map Service reveals the intricate drainage patterns of the Rock River and the massive basin of Lake Winnebago in the north. The map documents the extensive wetland conservation at Horicon National Wildlife Refuge and the complex topography of the Kettle Moraine State Forest.